Why Care about Diversity?

Culture = Ethnic group = group __________________ on basis of culture or nationality Possible distinctions:

Health Disparities text p. 532: examples Causes? Study p. 535: stages of cultural competence Study p. 540 and 541, Tables 16-9 and 10

Little show of emotions Cultural Values European-American African-American Asian Individual Group Value competition Value competition Value cooperation oriented Under-standing Surface harmony Majority rule Consensus rule Authority rule Little show of emotions No show of emotions Action Express Emotions!

Cross-Cultural Communication Understand _____________________ Acquire basic knowledge of __________________ of target group Seek to understand within the context of ________________________ Be respectful

Cross-Cultural Counseling Read text pages 543-544 Reinforce the _______; accept the _______; promote change in the ________ Check for client understanding and acceptance Recognize diversity __________ to avoid ________ Remember: All people are people!!