Chapter 11 – Interviewing in a Diverse and Multicultural World

Chapter 11 This chapter focuses on the challenge and opportunity of working multiculturally with clients.

Chapter 11 Relationship in the Context of Diversity Facing a multicultural world Therapist, know thyself.

Chapter Minute Reflection Get with a partner or small group. Discuss the following questions: What are your thoughts on the concept of cultural malpractice? Do you think therapist self-awareness can reduce the chances of cultural malpractice? If so, how? Report your insights back to the class.

Chapter 11 Four Large World views First Nations People African American Culture Hispanic/Latino American Cultures Asian American Cultures

Chapter 11 First Nations People’s Cultures There are 500+ separate tribal groups in the United States. How many local tribes can you identify? How many do you actually know something about?

Chapter 11 First Nations People’s Cultures (Cont.) Tribal identity The role of family The role of humor The role of spirituality Sharing and material goods Time Communication styles

Chapter 11 African American Culture Between 1518 and 1870, approximately 15 million Africans were captured and brought by force to serve as slaves in the New World. If you’re African American, what do you know about your culture? If you’re not, what do you know about your African American friends and colleagues and their culture?

Chapter 11 African American Culture (Cont.) The role of the family Religion and spirituality Couple and gender roles Language Issues of assumptions

Chapter 11 Hispanic/Latino/a Cultures Do you use the word Hispanic or Latino/a why not? How many Latino or Hispanic countries can you name? On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you know about Latino culture? Is it mostly positive, neutral, negative, or a mix?

Chapter 11 Hispanic/Latino/a Cultures (Cont.) Religion and related belief systems Personalismo The role of family Gender roles

Chapter 11 Asian American Cultures How big is Asia? Who gets counted as Asian? What facts and what stereotypes do you know about Asian people? How do you know the differences between the facts and the stereotypes?

Chapter 11 Asian American Cultures (Cont.) The role of the family Orientation toward authority Spiritual and religious matters

Chapter 11 Other Diverse Client Populations Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people Immigrants Persons with disabilities The religiously committed

Chapter 11 Cultural complexities and identities Pamela Hays and ADDRESSING Age Developmental disabilities Disabilities acquired later in life Religion

Chapter 11 Pamela Hays and ADDRESSING (Cont.) Ethnic/racial identity Socioeconomic status Sexual orientation Indigenous heritage National identity Gender-related information

Chapter 11 Assessment and Culture-Bound Syndromes Culture-bound syndromes Take a look at Table 11.2 and discuss what you know about these culture-bound syndromes. What other unnamed culture-bound syndromes are existing in our culture right now?

Chapter 11 Reflection Activity Look at Table 11.1: The Dos and Don’ts of Interviewing Multicultural Clients What is your response to the “Dos” and can you think of others? What is your response to the “Don’ts” and can you think of others?

Chapter 11 Professional Considerations Asking for free education Using multiple sources for cultural consultation and education Considerations in small communities Considerations for professionals of color

Chapter 11 Summary and Conclusions