Multicultural Competency Paper
Multicultural Competency Paper
Marvella S. Morris
Psych/535
September 19, 2013
Dr. Guykesha Gardner, PsyD
Abstract
Multicultural is defined by having many ways of knowing about something/ethnic group, or having many different world views. It is usually complex and contextual. Multicultural psychology examines ways of how culture effects the way people act, think, and feel. Multicultural psychology is defined as the systematic study of cognition, behaviors, and the effects of it in different setting where people of different backgrounds or ethnic groups interact (Hall & Barongan 2010). Culture is an external factor because it influences the events that occur around us and our interactions with other people, but on the flip side of things, …show more content…
This be can done by having the strength and ability to set aside personal feelings, biases, stereotypes and prejudices, and allow seeing the mixture of diverse behaviors amongst many ethnic groups. By achieving this it is noted that psychologist or any professional should receive training on diversity, and expand their knowledge of the different cultures of their clients or students. In this paper I will assess the Multicultural guidelines that The American Psychological Association created for psychologists or professionals to follow in order to reach full multicultural competency. In this paper I will focus on Guidelines # 1 and #2. I will use guidelines #1 and # 2, as a focus to prepare to my experiences in my professional and personal …show more content…
I have to come to term 100% that everyone has their own unique set of values, beliefs, and practices as it relates to religion. Even with the understanding of this, I still have to learn that even though I have different beliefs, doesn’t mean I have to agree what others belief and practice. However, I do have to be sensitive towards their culture, to a point I don’t jeopardize the rapport of the relationship, and come to some sort of understanding of the different cultures/beliefs/practices. To address this shortcoming, I need to educate myself on the various religions to gain a better perspective from their point of view. In order to better assist and address client needs. Some strength’s I have is not frowning upon other cultures when working with clients. I never judge or challenge clients beliefs or culture. I learned to accept people as they are, and not who I think they are. I asked questions to learn about client cultures and backgrounds to better my understanding of client’s behaviors or persons. I try to stay updated with historical facts. I also take annual training on cultural diversity in the work place, which I also incorporate and apply to in my daily personal
Marvella S. Morris
Psych/535
September 19, 2013
Dr. Guykesha Gardner, PsyD
Abstract
Multicultural is defined by having many ways of knowing about something/ethnic group, or having many different world views. It is usually complex and contextual. Multicultural psychology examines ways of how culture effects the way people act, think, and feel. Multicultural psychology is defined as the systematic study of cognition, behaviors, and the effects of it in different setting where people of different backgrounds or ethnic groups interact (Hall & Barongan 2010). Culture is an external factor because it influences the events that occur around us and our interactions with other people, but on the flip side of things, …show more content…
This be can done by having the strength and ability to set aside personal feelings, biases, stereotypes and prejudices, and allow seeing the mixture of diverse behaviors amongst many ethnic groups. By achieving this it is noted that psychologist or any professional should receive training on diversity, and expand their knowledge of the different cultures of their clients or students. In this paper I will assess the Multicultural guidelines that The American Psychological Association created for psychologists or professionals to follow in order to reach full multicultural competency. In this paper I will focus on Guidelines # 1 and #2. I will use guidelines #1 and # 2, as a focus to prepare to my experiences in my professional and personal …show more content…
I have to come to term 100% that everyone has their own unique set of values, beliefs, and practices as it relates to religion. Even with the understanding of this, I still have to learn that even though I have different beliefs, doesn’t mean I have to agree what others belief and practice. However, I do have to be sensitive towards their culture, to a point I don’t jeopardize the rapport of the relationship, and come to some sort of understanding of the different cultures/beliefs/practices. To address this shortcoming, I need to educate myself on the various religions to gain a better perspective from their point of view. In order to better assist and address client needs. Some strength’s I have is not frowning upon other cultures when working with clients. I never judge or challenge clients beliefs or culture. I learned to accept people as they are, and not who I think they are. I asked questions to learn about client cultures and backgrounds to better my understanding of client’s behaviors or persons. I try to stay updated with historical facts. I also take annual training on cultural diversity in the work place, which I also incorporate and apply to in my daily personal