Many unique and challenging life experiences have shaped my life and have positively influenced my aspiration to be of service to the community.
At age eighteen I was addicted to drugs and alcohol. I was homeless, uneducated, and destitute, but I sought help from an inpatient treatment center. During this time, I was evaluated and diagnosed with a depressive disorder. Due to this diagnosis, I received mental health services in addition to participating in the rehabilitation program for substance abuse. As I progressed through the 6-month program, a medical professional determined I had a progressive form of bilateral hearing loss for which I also received treatment. Meeting these challenges gave me a sense of purpose and clear vocational …show more content…
Outside of work I strive to ensure my life is balanced. By addressing my own personal needs I can then be more effective in my post. I achieve balance by participating in a 12-step recovery program and using holistic approaches such as meditation. These practices have contributed to my 27 years of emotional, spiritual, and physical recovery. I am an outdoor-enthusiast and spend my free time hiking. Additionally, I treasure the supportive relationships I have with family, friends, and co-workers, and delight in sharing laughter which helps maintain perspective and balance to the “heavier” aspects of …show more content…
From my experience, there is not a specific definition of cultural competence because the interpretation has evolved. However, from an academic standpoint, cultural competency is a collection of congruent behaviors, attitudes and policies that are integrated into a system. This system enables people to work effectively in cross-cultural situations (Cross et. al., 1989). Cross indicated there are several fundamental features, which contribute to a system’s success. They include: valuing diversity, the ability for cultural self-assessment, and awareness of cross-cultural dynamics and adapting the delivery of services, which reflect an understanding of cultural
At age eighteen I was addicted to drugs and alcohol. I was homeless, uneducated, and destitute, but I sought help from an inpatient treatment center. During this time, I was evaluated and diagnosed with a depressive disorder. Due to this diagnosis, I received mental health services in addition to participating in the rehabilitation program for substance abuse. As I progressed through the 6-month program, a medical professional determined I had a progressive form of bilateral hearing loss for which I also received treatment. Meeting these challenges gave me a sense of purpose and clear vocational …show more content…
Outside of work I strive to ensure my life is balanced. By addressing my own personal needs I can then be more effective in my post. I achieve balance by participating in a 12-step recovery program and using holistic approaches such as meditation. These practices have contributed to my 27 years of emotional, spiritual, and physical recovery. I am an outdoor-enthusiast and spend my free time hiking. Additionally, I treasure the supportive relationships I have with family, friends, and co-workers, and delight in sharing laughter which helps maintain perspective and balance to the “heavier” aspects of …show more content…
From my experience, there is not a specific definition of cultural competence because the interpretation has evolved. However, from an academic standpoint, cultural competency is a collection of congruent behaviors, attitudes and policies that are integrated into a system. This system enables people to work effectively in cross-cultural situations (Cross et. al., 1989). Cross indicated there are several fundamental features, which contribute to a system’s success. They include: valuing diversity, the ability for cultural self-assessment, and awareness of cross-cultural dynamics and adapting the delivery of services, which reflect an understanding of cultural