Q One of the reasons that this class is such a joy to teach is that I witness you all really taking the time to slow down and reflect. Exploratory thinking is a valuable skill. Often times, you do not see culture until you are removed from it...however if you slow down enough to truly reflect on self and others, you (general you) can observe culture all around. A couple weeks ago, I challenged you all to explore your thoughts on "What are the Next Steps." You came up with many great ideas on societal and individual levels. As you read through your and your classmates' thoughts, consider...how will I move forward after taking this class? What ways will this course dialogue and materials impact my thoughts, behaviors, and emotions when working with diverse groups and the majority group in my professional career? What goals do I have in providing culturally competent services? How can my thoughts impact my community and society? Based on your discussion, you all suggested the following changes:
Q Individual Changes • Increase Acceptance and Respect on a daily basis • Decrease Judgment of Others • Promote Integrative Awareness • Practice Antiracism • Practice Empathy • Stand up for Others against Injustices • Research and analyze news/media information Community Systems Changes
Q • Education • o Course on Academic Awareness of Cultural Competence o College Requirement to attend a Multicultural Event or to join a Multicultural Club o Course for Youth in School on Diversity o History Course in middle and high school that covers the history of various US ethnic groups and requires home work that involves family members o Cultural Immersion/Language Course o Police Culture Course on Mental Health and Cultural Diversity o Use of Family Systems Therapy
Q • Family o Consideration of bias in parenting young children and reduction of stereotyping and racist views • Business • o Reform hiring process to reduce discrimination o Use of electronic interviewing system to reduce bias o Consideration of income reform to eradicate income gaps • Technology o Monitor and Evaluate impact of Social Media on promoting or reducing bias Societal Systems Change • Mental health updates to lingo regarding "disability" • Mental Health access to care to be influenced by health outcomes vs money • Consideration of financial policies to provide aid to low income individuals • Policy Review
Q • Governmental Considerations o Law Reform related to LGBTQ+ communities o Policing Policies to reduce likelihood of abuse of power but also while promoting community safety • Media o Increase Cultural Intelligence on the Internet o Require Researched Credible New on Social Media and News Media outlets So for this week's discussion, reflect on how you plan to apply what you have learned over the semester in your individual daily life, community-professional life, or societal contribution in life. Also consider, that you have explored your thinking in an environment that provided safe explorative cross cultural dialogue. How this can be emulated in different counseling based or professional or community settings.
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