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7 Cards in this Set
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Cultural Competence
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The ability to have awareness of one's own culture & know how to interact effectively with people of different cultures |
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Features of many Native American & Alaskan Native Clients
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1. GREAT RESPECT FOR ELDERS b/c they hand down traditions 2. SPIRITUAL HEALERS ARE TRADITIONAL LEADERS (i.e. medicine man/shaman) 3. VALUE LISTENING and comfortable with silence. 4. High community SUICIDE & ALCOHOLISM 5. AVOID EYE CONTACT as a sign of RESPECT |
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Features of many Latino/Hispanic clients
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1. Mostly ROMAN CATHOLIC & EXTENDED FAMILY SYSTEM 2. Demonstrates shame when seeking mental health assistance 3. High emotionality when confronted with crisis |
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Features of many Asian/Pacific Islander clients
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2. ELDERS are family decision makers 3. Resolve conflicts WITHIN THE FAMILY 4. Low emotional expressiveness 5. Use alternative healing methods ex: coining, acupuncture, cupping, & herbal remedies |
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When working with many Elderly clients...
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2. Address client with Mr. or Mrs. as a sign of respect, especially if you are a younger social worker 3. FREQUENT APPOINTMENTS might be needed during the beginning of treatment--home visits 4. Respect capacity for self-determination if client is mentally alert 5. If client has medical issues, assess their abilities--R/O MEDICAL FIRST before decision-making. |
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When working with many LGBTQ clients
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1. Be AWARE that FIRST the client may have CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR VALUES 2. Support client in understanding their own sexual orientation prior to sharing/opening up with family & friends 3. COMING OUT to friends and family is stressful |
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When working with clients with disabilities
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2. Respect self-determination if mentally stable 3. DO NOT CHALLENGE CLIENTS who have a very low level of function |
