My Self Assessment

According to Conte, Weiner, and Plutchik, the average score for most people, regardless of age, is 8.5. My score shocked me a little because I would think I worry about death a lot but consider to this questionnaire I am not that concern. I scored a 3, it was lower than the average score that these researchers found. I believe my score was low because I am deciding to make plans for my future and if I decide to get marry and have children the will not have to worry about anything except live their life and work hard. I want to get all of my debt settled and pay out all the bills so that my family would not have to worry. I do not believe anyone would forget about me because there will always be photos and videos to remember me by whether it

In my placement facility we provide services to immigrant and refugee families. This is my first experience with large numbers of people who speak little if any English, and have a far different culture than my own. Had it not been for my brief introduction to “Cultural Competency” I would have been ill equipped to respond in an understanding, and caring manner. Where in the past I may have attempted to communicate, found the process difficult and stopped the interaction, I have become motivated to find common ground, ask for assistance and help in any small way I may be

Essentially, every culture has a specific basis, native language, religion and custom that reflects its history, values and beliefs. These conceptual constructs represents the total reality of life within the community of which is commonly known as “Culture”. Culture is not only a race, but is a way of life. In the United States, there are many different races that integrate with the American race and culture. However, these individuals often times may have difficulties adjusting, adapting or maintaining their heritage. How well they acculturate and adapt to the process can have an impact on how well the individual is able to integrate or engage to one or another culture.

In my counseling the older adult class we discussed in great detail the different types of culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc. and how it affects the way we as health care providers of helpers should approach a person. I’ve learned in my ongoing time here at CMC that there are all kinds of diversity within the healthcare field, amongst the doctors, case managers, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and others caregivers. There is also a lot of diversity within the patients’ in the hospital. Some patients’ come from within the community and some may just be visiting or coming from surrounding communities. Along with the difference in community and backgrounds that the patients’ come from they also vary by illness or healthcare need. At first it is hard to realize the difference among those that come

This article elaborately explains the process of becoming culturally competent. It states the stages of development as Denial, Defense, Minimization, Acceptance, Adaptation, and Integration, respectfully. The article goes in depth on each stage of development, the first three being stages in what is termed “ethnocentrism” and the last three being stages of “ethnorelativism”. While the different stages are being discussed, the author presents examples of each and emphasizes the fact that American’s are not the only people who go through these stages when becoming more culturally competent.

In addition to my professional experiences, I’ve had personal experiences that further highlight how important it is to be sensitive to other cultures and the human condition. Last year I lost my father after a 4 year battle with cancer. The experience I had as his primary caregiver has made me more appreciative of the human condition.  Throughout the years of doctor’s appointments and procedures, I

Everyday we ask ourselves, “Did I make the right decision?” Whether it is in regards to family, friends or co-workers we constantly do self assessments. Self-assessment is defined as a process through which individuals gain knowledge about themselves. This includes information about their likes and dislikes as well as their reactions to specific situations. By knowing more about themselves, individuals can be able to determine the work situations and occupations that are most appropriate for them. There are several lessons that can be learnt from self-assessment in relation to individual decision making. This research paper will examine reveal the lesions learned from self assessment. We will observe of the influence of the American

No culture is growing at a faster pace than the Hispanic population, surpassing African Americans as the largest minority population in the United States. The Hispanic population increased from 35.3 million to 50.5 million in 2010. The intention of this paper is to increase the awareness and understanding of cultural competency and cultural sensitivity toward the Hispanic culture. Cultural competency cannot be overemphasized as it plays an imperative role in the quality of care that is given to different cultures. A culturally insensitive encounter can lead to

In our ever expanding population, people who cannot adapt or respect the cultural diversity of different countries will fall behind in society. It is of a high importance that you learn to be culturally competent, but you may say “I am already good at that” or “Why does it matter?” In response I say that being competent with cultures is a process that continues to change over time and that it isn’t a one time achievement. In modern times it has become increasingly important that people tolerate other people of diverse cultures to the point that you can get fired for not doing so.

Growing up in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, I was unaware of other cultures. My parents were white middle-class, Anglo-Saxon, American’s. The world I was brought up in

The front range of Colorado has a large diversity of cultural populations represented. Therefore, as a professional counselor it is my responsibility to educate myself on the cultures I am likely to be working with. Since there is such a diverse population there is no way I am going to know everything about everyone’s culture. Although, I do know the cultures of the majority populations that frequent the agency I am currently working. Since I am working with populations I would be aware of the societal issues they are facing and the oppression they have been and are up against. Therefore, this allows me to immerse myself into their culture, learning and seeing firsthand the oppression and prejudices they face in the community in which we

In this facility, I work with a wide range of diverse client groups. My experiences working with diverse client groups were impactful. I’ve worked with clients from ages 18 to 80 years old. One of the first clients that I worked with was a 40-year-old African American woman. During the intake process, she turned to my co-worker, who is also African American, and tells her about how she didn’t feel comfortable with me in office.

There are seven billion people in this world. Those of us who come from second generation families often find it difficult to have a sense of cultural identity because they don’t quite fit in as Americans whose families have lived in the U.S for generations. First generation families, like my siblings and I, also struggle to fit in. To illustrate, we come from a very diverse background involving Swedish, Arabic, English, and Somali culture. This upbringing has shaped my beliefs, view of the world, and morals to make me the person I am today.

The assessment deals with perfectionism, the desire to be in personal control, compared to delegation, or the entrusting others with work, which I am responsible for. Questions one through five focused on delegation, and questions six through ten focused on perfectionism. I had three “mostly true” answers in both categories.

Being of mixed race, African American and white and being raised and exposed to very diverse regions and people, I feel as though I have an advantage when it relates to being culturally competent. I am very proud of and in touch with ethnic background and culture and have established very strong relationships with people from different ethnicities and cultures. I feel very comfortable around them and have grown as a person and an educator by learning more about their cultures, beliefs and specifically their mannerisms and ways of communication. I believe that one can never learn to much when it comes to information and education and therefore, I will be a student, willing and eager to learn for the remainder of my adult life.