Person-of-the-Therapist Self Study
- Provide an in-depth discussion on your personal development as a culturally competent clinician. How have your multiple cultural identities and experiences (e.g., race, age, class, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual orientation, etc.) shaped who you are and your way of being in the world?
- Outline your relevant family/individual history.
- Identify what you were taught about your own culture and the culture of others. Discuss any stereotypes and prejudices adopted.
- Include where you learned these messages (e.g., family, school, media, workplace, etc.).
- Describe how these messages will impact your work with diverse clients.
- Identify growth areas as a culturally competent clinician.