Cultural competence is defined as possessing the skills and knowledge necessary to appreciate‚ respect‚ and work with individuals from different cultures. It is a concept that requires self-awareness‚ awareness and understanding of cultural differences‚ and the ability to adapt to clinical skills and practices as needed (London et al. 2003). In the Orthodox Jewish community‚ there are many strict cultural guidelines that the women must adhere to. Within the following paper I will provide examples
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The Community Health Education Center has locally-based knowledge and cultural competence is emphasized in all training and health education materials. It has a program schedule that is the same statewide. All training costs are reimbursed by the company. In this paper I will be explaining this company’s success at meeting cultural competence. CHEC provides training and support to 1400 outreach educators in Boston‚ and growing numbers throughout the state
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importance of a culturally competent assessment. The case study of Mrs. Hudson a Haitian American female‚ presenting to counseling with issues will also be discussed. Culturally Relevant Assessment of Mrs. Hudson’s Culture Counselors who utilize the Cultural Formulation Interview assessment tool (CFI) will discover
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Cultural Competence Given that I have had previous experience with people from various cultures and differing worldviews‚ I may have more of an advantage than most with this topic. I have lived in group housing that taught me valuable lessons in dealing with those who have different ideas and values than me‚ and found that if I allow myself to be open and receptive‚ I can see where others’ perspectives originate‚ and find something worthwhile in other’s disputes. On the other hand‚ people always
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As a globally acting company‚ the topic of cross cultural competence and communication is very important to Siemens. When it comes to successfully closing business deals such as selling products or solutions‚ as well as buying parts or services internationally in order to create most value for their customers‚ cross cultural management has an impact on or-ganizational and personal behavior and also takes diversity issues into account. Especially on emerging markets as the BRIC-states‚ integrity and
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person thinks‚ makes decisions‚ and behaves. When working with kids counselors should involve their families. How a family influence career decision making of its members is related to culturally specific factors. Exploring the relationship between cultural diversity and family influence helps counselors to understand the uniqueness of all clients. It is important that counselors are culturally competent and sensitive to those of diverse cultures. They need to be aware of stereotypes beliefs and be
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must cope with a unique set of challenges. Technological‚ social‚ and economic forces compel leaders to address these issues in order to stay ahead of the competition. Some of these challenges include: Globalization of business leading to cross cultural competency requirements greater demands of travel Geographic shifts in economic power Growth of strategic alliances An accelerating avalanche of information and democratization of access to information Daily innovations in technology Changing
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healthcare system has been a part of the cultural competency and the diverse cultural limiting the ability for health care professionals to facilitate and deliver patient-centered care across cultural lines. The studies has predicted that the rise of Asian American and their descendants is increasing quite fast by 8% of the United States of America (USA) population by 2020 (Park‚ Chesla‚ Rehm‚ Chun‚ 2011). As the numbers rapidly increases‚ the cultural competency require more essential skill for
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20120419 Core Concepts in Cultural Competence Key Concepts (printable) |Cultural Competence | | | | |Definition: |Cultural Competence is a set of values‚ behaviors‚ attitudes and practices within a system‚ organization
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Acquiring cultural competence goes beyond one-hour training sessions‚ it requires constant introspection‚ professional and self-development‚ and acquisition of new skills. The capability of acting in a culturally competent manner includes the elements of “awareness; competency around the particular tasks‚ skills‚ knowledge‚ and attitudes to practice; and the ability to progress learning in new situations.” In addition‚ Allison Dundes Renteln argues that: “The desire for greater cross-cultural understanding
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