Explain how a multicultural/cultural competence approach to therapy differs from traditional clinical work.

Discussion Context:
In 2001, Derald Wing Sue developed a framework to conceptualize personal identity development called the tripartite development of personal identity. This model prompts us to consider personal identity at the individual, group, and universal levels, and thus what is unique for each of us, what is common to groups of people, and what is common to all people.

You were guided to consider some of your most salient biopsychosocial characteristics, or what may be unique to you and your family.Review and identify sections from the AAMFT code of ethics that defines the ethical obligations you will be expected to uphold as a marriage and family therapist.

This discussion will help you examine your thoughts and experiences related to the themes assessed in the MAKSS, specifically highlighting aspects of awareness, knowledge, and skill that will help build your cultural competence.

1)Discussion Prompt:

Put yourself in the shoes of a marriage and family therapy intern at the relevant Riverbend City clinic having a conversation with your site supervisor and another intern on-site.

 

AAMFT code of ethics website: https://www.aamft.org/Legal_Ethics/Code_of_Ethics.aspx

Describe your MAKSS results, first with a focus on your initial reactions. What surprised you and what fits with or confirmed your expectations, in terms of the results?

Describe how the characteristics of awareness, knowledge, and skill align with the AAMFT code of ethics.

Explain how a multicultural/cultural competence approach to therapy differs from traditional clinical work.

Identify specific, meaningful activities or steps you will plan for this quarter to expand your competence in the areas of awareness, knowledge, and skill, and cultivate a posture of cultural humility.

Draw upon your results from the MAKSS to narrow down areas to focus on.

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