Diversity, Culture, And Theraputic Use Of Self

Question 1

Culture

Answer 1

-Includes thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, morals, laws, and institutions of a racial, ethnic, religious, or social group
-culture is dynamic and constantly developing as a person engages in new experiences and interacts with new people.
-social, physical, environment, or political, influence, the persons choices, opportunities, resources, and subsequent occupational engagement

Question 2

Culture and occupational engagement

Answer 2

Culture in forms, the rules, routines, and habits in which people engage.
-People engage in roles that are part of their culture and contribute to society
-Culture dictates many characteristics of occupational engagement
-This requires that the OT practitioner be sensitive, non-judgmental, and open to understanding cultures 

Question 3

Cultural sensitivity

Answer 3

Suarez-balcazar suggested a model for developing cultural sensitivity. That includes three key components, cognitive, behavioral, organizational.

Question 4

Cultural competence

Answer 4

Refers to one’s ability to be sensitive to other cultures
-Requires the practitioner to understand the history and cultural practices of different
-Consider ethnicity, access to technology, cultural practices, and language spoken

Question 5

Cultural humility

Answer 5

You cannot be competent in all cultures
-Active engagement is an ongoing process of self reflection in which individuals seek to examine their personal history/background and social position related to gender, ethnicity, Socio, economic status, profession, education, assumptions, values, beliefs, biases, and culture and how these factors impact interpersonal interactions 

Question 6

Barriers to cultural humility

Answer 6

Lack of awareness, in self and other cultures; lack of education; lack of practical experience; ethnocentrism; decisions made on a personal basis and own culture

Question 7

Therapeutic use of self

Answer 7

Awareness of one’s self, including such things, as have one communicates, presents oneself, and response during interactions and relates to others

Question 8

Six steps of interpersonal reasoning

Answer 8

1. Anticipate interpersonal events or client behavior with the potential to challenge test or threatened the therapeutic relationship.
2. Identify interpersonal events; cope.
3. Determine if he mowed shift is required.
4. Choose a response/sequence of Motes.
5. Draw upon relevant interpersonal skills in responding.
6. Gather feedback; strive toward mutual understanding.

Question 9

Intentional relationship model (IRM)

Answer 9

Six primary interpersonal modes used in therapeutic relationships:
1. Advocating.
2. Collaborating.
3. Emphasizing.
4. Encouraging.
5 instructing
6. Problem-solving.