Multicultural Dynamics in Supervision

Description:

It has been found that multicultural competence training does not give specific outlines and detailed guidelines that would help clinicians when working through cross-cultural conflicts. Land-Closson (2017) looked at significant areas in social issues and multiculturalism, often overlooked but affecting the therapeutic relationship. This study was done with college students to explore the paradox of privilege and explain how Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) guides safe conversations about differences. In this workshop we will utilize an activity called “my multicultural self” to decrease the anxiety of providing feedback about multicultural dynamics in supervision. Cultural competence in supervision is a continuous process of development.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to –

1. Explain how to incorporate multicultural dynamics in the supervision process.
2. Apply culturally sensitive conversations in the supervision process.
3. Practice “my multicultural self” activity.