Cultural Values Worksheet cultures and sub groups PDF

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A worksheet that examines values specific to cultures and sub groups and how they influence behavioral health professionals...

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Topic 5: Cultural Values Worksheet Understanding and examining values specific to various cultures or sub-groups can enhance the delivery of behavioral health services. Students must learn about the values of different groups to improve their ability to provide quality services to diverse populations in their role as paraprofessionals. Directions: In the table below, identify three specific cultural values attributed to each of the cultural groups listed. In the far right column, explain how knowledge of these values may influence how behavioral health services could be best provided to individuals in each cultural group. Use a minimum of two scholarly resources, which may include your textbook, to support your explanation. Cultural Group

African Americans

Cultural Values

1. Collectivism 2.Kinship & Affiliation 3.Notions of spirituality, connectedness, harmony, & nature

Arab Americans

1.Collective worldview 2.Patrilineal

How can knowledge of these values influence provision of behavioral health services to individuals in each cultural group? (Each response should be 50 to 100 words.) It is important for behavioral health providers to be open, authentic, and empathetic to AA clients in the beginning of counseling because it can be a deciding factor if an AA client returns. A client may appreciate the focus on spirituality, AA empowerment, family ties, and a collectivistic approach to problem solving (Maat, 2011). Understanding a client's racial identity or level of acculturation will help the specialist find ways to find support systems for the client (Hays & Erford, 2018). It is important for specialists to be aware that Arab Americans are part of a disenfranchised group. Being aware of cultural competence goes beyond the knowledge cultural differences and must include oppression and discrimination

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Asian Americans

3.Authoritarian constraints

(Khoury & Manuel, 2016). Because Arab American have such a high regard for family and culture it is important for specialists to know which approach will be more effective to Arab Americans. For example, more acculturated Arab Americans, a western approach is the best strategy (Hays &Erford, 2018).

1.Family needs override personal needs

Asian Americans only seek professional help in dire situations. There is a lack of understanding about counseling, a sense of shame within the culture, and a minimization of their problems. A counselor needs to understand the value system of Asian Americans and their cultural values. Their close knit family relationships extend to interpersonal behaviors (Kim, 2004).

2.Collectivistic value 3.Specific gender roles and communication rules

Latino Americans

1.Machismo/Marianismo gender roles 2.Personalismo 3.Confianza

For a counselor to be successful with the Latino community, they must be aware of the families cultural perspectives and knowledge about their community as well. Incorporating independence, interdependence, responsibilities, and tradition into goals helps with cultural biases (De La Asuncion, 2018). Knowling the level of acculturation will help pinpoint certain disorders. Language barriers can affect progression as well (Santiago-Rivera, 1995).

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