- "Cultural competence, also known as intercultural competence, is a range of cognitive, affective, behavioural, and linguistic skills that lead to effective and appropriate communication with people of other cultures."
Awareness and understanding of cultural differences and how they impact social work practice in child and family settings.
Diversity and Identity: Understanding the various aspects of diversity, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, ability, socioeconomic status, and other forms of identity.
The Intersectionality of Identity: The concept of intersectionality and how it shapes people's experiences of marginalization and oppression.
Stereotyping and Prejudice: Examining harmful stereotypes and prejudices that may perpetuate discrimination.
Cultural Bias: Understanding how cultural bias can impact communication and social interactions.
Power Dynamics: Understanding power dynamics between different cultural groups and how they impact social situations.
Communication Styles: Understanding how cultural differences may impact communication styles.
Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding how to be culturally sensitive and respectful, and how to avoid causing offense or misunderstandings.
Cultural Humility: Understanding the importance of cultural humility and acknowledging one's own cultural biases and limitations.
Culturally Responsive Practice: Understanding how to develop culturally responsive practices that acknowledge and respect the cultural backgrounds of clients and their families.
Multiculturalism: Understanding the benefits of multiculturalism and how it can help foster more inclusive and equitable social environments.
Inclusive Language: Understanding how language can be used to promote inclusivity and respect for cultural differences.
Understanding Trauma in a Cultural Context: Understanding how trauma can be different in different cultural contexts and how cultural sensitivity is necessary when working with clients who have experienced trauma.
Cultural Competence Models: Understanding the different models of cultural competence and their applicability in social work practice.
Cross-Cultural Supervision: Understanding how to provide effective supervision that takes into account cultural differences.
Cultural Self-Care: Understanding the importance of cultural self-care and how to develop practices that support cultural self-care.
Intersectional Cultural Competence: This type of cultural competence recognizes that culture is not the only factor that influences an individual's perceptions, behaviors, and experiences. It considers other intersecting factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and socioeconomic status.
Linguistic Cultural Competence: It refers to the ability to communicate effectively with individuals who have limited English proficiency, and to understand and respect their cultural beliefs and practices. This includes the utilization of interpreters, translation services, and culturally appropriate communication methods.
Ecological Cultural Competence: This type of cultural competence considers the context in which individuals and families live, including their physical and social environments, as well as their cultural, economic, and political contexts. It recognizes the importance of addressing systemic barriers and structural inequalities.
Developmental Cultural Competence: It recognizes that individuals and families may have different cultural beliefs and practices at different stages of life. It requires understanding the developmental stages of individuals and families, and adapting cultural practices and interventions accordingly.
Culturally Responsive Assessment and Intervention: This approach recognizes that the assessment and intervention process should be culturally sensitive and relevant to the individuals and families involved. It involves collaborating with clients in the development of intervention plans and considering the cultural context in which the intervention takes place.
Cultural Self-Awareness: It refers to an understanding of one's own cultural identity and how it influences one's interactions and perceptions of others. It involves reflection on one's own cultural biases and prejudices, and a willingness to learn from and respect other cultures.
Cultural Competence in Policy and Practice: This type of cultural competence involves ensuring that policies and practices in child and family social work are culturally sensitive and relevant. It requires understanding the impact of policies and practices on diverse populations and advocating for policy changes that address cultural needs and realities.
- "Intercultural or cross-cultural education are terms used for the training to achieve cultural competence."
- "Effective intercultural communication relates to behaviors that culminate with the accomplishment of the desired goals of the interaction and all parties involved in the situation."
- "Appropriate intercultural communication includes behaviors that suit the expectations of a specific culture, the characteristics of the situation, and the level of the relationship between the parties involved in the situation."