Tutorial 9 · Implementing and Evaluating ECMHC Services |
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Key Components of Cultural and Linguistic Competence for Mental Health ConsultantsThe culturally competent mental health consultant is able to recognize their own cultural perspective and influences; be open to, appreciate, and respect cultural differences; view intercultural interactions as learning opportunities; and integrate cultural resources to support effective consultation (Lynch & Hanson, 2002). ECMHC's who strive to incorporate culturally and linguistically competent practices into their interactions with others demonstrate the capacity for: Self-Awareness, Respect for Diversity, and Reflective Practices. Each of these capacities is described in further detail below and applied in learning activities that follow. Self-AwarenessSelf-awareness relates to understanding your own culture. Through self-awareness, consultants recognize that their own culture and experiences shape their personal and professional world view, including perceptions and expectations of themselves, others, and interactions – as well as those related to social, emotional, and behavioral health and intervention.
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