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Operationalizing Cultural Responsiveness in the Clinical Setting

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1.  Which of the following is a core belief of clinicians: We acknowledge that colorblindness (“everyone is the same”) has gotten us no where. We refrain from respecting the dignity and worth of our clients. We can turn our identities off before working with clients. Clients should turn their identities off before seeking services.

2.  Cultural responsiveness is an active process of learning about, understanding, and appropriately including and responding to the __________________ and experiences of those with whom we interact. Birth right Social status Cultural identities Geographical locations

3.  Cultural responsiveness is more appropriate than cultural competence because: Cultural competence is race-neutral. Cultural competence implies an endpoint in your process of learning. Cultural responsiveness is preferred by Latino clients. Cultural responsiveness is optional.

4.  One cultural consideration clinicians should consider is what beliefs clients hold about: Mental illness and well-being People from their background Education Their peers

5.  Which of the following is required of clinicians in order to operationalize cultural responsiveness? Evaluating what their biases are and how they emerge. Refraining from creating a climate of safety and affirmation. Limiting engagement in reflective practices. Ignoring the organizational climate and culture.

6.  Clinicians’ critical self-reflection should include reflecting on which aspects of their identity convey privilege, or inhibit privilege and ___________________. Empathy Compassion Morals Power

7.  Which of the following is a culturally responsive strategy for engagement and ongoing clinical work? Identifying instances of positive-think Critical staff reflection Identifying limitations of “gold-standard” EBPs Disregarding boundaries/personal limits.

8.  Cultural curiosity requires clinicians to become students of ____________________. Language Ethics Curiosity Identity

9.  How can clinicians learn about the cultures and identities of those they serve? Asking colleagues Doing their own research Participating in a peer group Earning a degree in Culture Studies

10.  Culturally responsive clinicians: Acknowledge historical trauma in non-minoritized communities Refrain from evaluating personal power, privilege and bias Recognize the value of CBT as an EBP for all individuals Engage in efforts for societal/systemic change.