An integrated pattern of learned beliefs, values and behaviors that can be shared among groups Elements of cultural competency: personal identification, language, thoughts, communications, actions, ...

Veteran Ready Training equips organizations nationwide with cultural understanding and competence to better serve ...

Vernita Mayfield agreed to answer a few questions about her book, Cultural Competence Now: 56 Exercises to Help Educators Understand and Challenge Bias, Racism, and Privilege. Vernita Mayfield, a ...

Cultural competency training —as well as the other proposals for legitimizing diverse perspectives —is, in addition to being a means to support students of color, also a means to improve student ...

First responders are at significantly higher risk of developing mental health-related conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress than the general public (Kennedy-Hansen, 2020).

The development of cultural competence in pharmacy education has become an essential component in preparing future pharmacists for effective patient care in increasingly diverse societies. Educational ...

Classrooms and schools across the United States are becoming more diverse. Approximately 51% of all public elementary and secondary school students in the U.S. are nonwhite. However, teachers from ...

Cultural competence is about acknowledging differences while celebrating and embracing them. It’s a way of making all students feel valued, respected and empowered to succeed in a diverse and ...

Educators are very familiar with “soft skills,” or those that are peripheral to the core curriculum—nice additions if you have the time. Associating “soft” with a skill often means it is often ...

Many humanistic therapists aspire to practice “unconditional positive regard,” an unwavering acceptance and support of the client popularized by American psychological titan Carl Rogers. Like all ...

About a year ago, I had the privilege to participate in a pilot program that turned out to be one of the most transformative experiences of my life. The Cincinnati Regional USA Chamber of Commerce ...