Step 2: Are you truly self-aware?
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Personal Reflection
1st step towards cultural competence is an evaluation of our inner beliefs, values, biases, and preferences. Personal Reflection
Empathy
What if you could see people’s thoughts, feelings?
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Read how this spiral metaphor outlines the progressive path towards cultural competency.
Read an individual's story on the path she encountered.
Self-assessment
Tools designed to explore your awareness, knowledge and skills in your interactions with others.
Cycle of Socialization and Liberation
Cycle of Socialization - one begins this cycle at birth, which in turn begins to define one's personality
Read a personal essay on the cycle of socialization
Cycle of Liberation - after one encounters a "critical incident", one's consciousness is raised and begins the path of liberation
Date Last Updated: 09/10/2021 9:34 am