The Flip Side: Culture

by - May 04, 2017

"Health care professionals should understand the effect that different language and non-verbal communication patterns, explanatory models of disease, and contextual factors may have on the expectations of patients and their perceptions of the behavior of [providers]. An appreciation of cultural practices and possible ways to incorporate them into ... treatment can further enhance health care delivery" (Nora, Daughtery, Mattis-Peterson, Stevenson, & Goodman, 1994, pp. 146-147). 

 Cultural Competence opens the door for us to work and impact people who may look or believe differently from us.When we look at the bigger picture of who a person is and seek ways to learn and appreciate aspects of their culture, we actually become better therapists and can serve in a more holistic way. We need to be aware of our own bias and need to be willing to reflect and take the time to learn ways to incorporate culture into our practice, and into our daily lives outside of our profession. 

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