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Readings
Use your Diversity, Oppression, and Social Functioning text to read the following:
- Chapter 6, “African Americans: Consequence of Discrimination,” pages 78–88.
- Chapter 8, “A Multi-Diversity Perspective on Latinos: Oppression and Social Functioning,” pages 108–123.
- Chapter 9, “Native Americans: Oppression and Social Work Practice,” pages 126–142.
Use the Capella University Library to read the following:
- Constantine, M. G. (2007). Racial microagressions against African American clients in cross-racial counseling relationships. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 54(1), 1–16.
- Croff, R. L., Rieckmann, T. R., & Spence, J. D. (2014). Provider and state perspectives on implementing cultural-based models of care for American Indian and Alaska native patients with substance use disorders. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 41(1), 64–79.
- Rangel, D. E., & Valdez, C. R. (2017). A culturally sensitive approach to large-scale prevention studies: A case study of a randomized controlled trial with low-income Latino communities. Journal of Primary Prevention, 38(6), 627–645.
For this Discussion, your fellow learners have created a presentation that contextualizes practice with African Americans, Native Americans, and Latinos. After you view their presentation, use your post to discuss one or more of the following:
- What are the key factors that need to be addressed when working with African American clients? With Native American clients? With Latino clients?
- Are there similarities among these three groups?
- Are there similarities between any of these groups and the groups that you researched?
- How would you incorporate the key factors into your plan for working with clients from these groups?
What are the key factors that need to be addressed when working with African American clients? With Native American clients? With Latino clients?
Introduction
When working with clients from diverse backgrounds, practitioners need to understand their cultures and how those cultures impact health care. This can be tricky for practitioners who are not familiar with these groups and the history of racism in America. In this article we explore how you can learn more about African American, Latino and Native American cultures so that you can improve your ability to work with them effectively.
How do you see your role as a practitioner working with African American clients? With Native American clients? With Latino clients?
It’s important for practitioners of all backgrounds to be aware of the challenges faced by people from different backgrounds.
How do you see your role as a practitioner working with African American clients? With Native American clients? With Latino clients?
What are the challenges you face when working with African American clients? With Native American clients? With Latino clients?
When working with African American clients, it’s important to understand that they may have a different set of priorities than other ethnic groups. They may have different needs and expectations than those of others in your office. This can be especially challenging if you don’t have any experience working with this client group before—but it doesn’t mean you should avoid them altogether!
The challenges are not just the same as working with other ethnic groups; they’re also different from each other. For example:
Latino immigrants often need help getting their documents translated into English so they can get started on their immigration paperwork (and even though we do provide translation services here at [your company], most people prefer not to use our translators).
Native Americans’ traditions differ significantly from those of other cultures around the world; for example, some tribes believe that illness is caused by evil spirits or bad luck rather than bad genes or bad habits like smoking cigarettes (which isn’t necessarily true).
Where can practitioners learn more about African American, Native American and Latino cultures?
There are a number of ways to learn more about your clients’ cultures. Books and websites can be a great way to get started, but experts are also available for consultation. There are many professional organizations that will connect you with experts who can help you understand their culture better, as well as provide support groups and resources for those in need.
What is the best way for practitioners to develop networks of professionals from diverse backgrounds, including those representing African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans?
Get to know other practitioners in your community.
Attend conferences and workshops that are relevant to your practice, or find opportunities to attend events hosted by other organizations. This can be a great way to meet people who share similar interests and goals as you do. It’s also an opportunity for networking—it may be difficult for you initially, but after a few years of attending these events regularly it will become second nature!
Join professional organizations such as the National Association for Black Psychologists (NABP), the Hispanic Psychological Society (HPS), etc., where members have been trained on topics related specifically towards African Americans, Latinos/Latinas or Native Americans; this could help inform how they approach their work with clients who are from these backgrounds but lack access otherwise due lack funding or resources needed needed such as transportation costs associated with travel back home after clinical sessions finished at school sites across states where students live separately from parents during term times.”
How can health care systems become more responsive to the needs of African American and Latino communities?
How can health care systems become more responsive to the needs of African American and Latino communities?
Health care systems can be made more responsive by providing training for health care staff, providers, systems and organizations. Training that focuses on cultural competency will help individuals understand how their behavior affects others in the community. The need for increased cultural competency has been identified by many organizations working with underserved groups such as minority Americans or people with disabilities who rely on Medicaid funding. The goal of providing this type of training is not only to improve patient outcomes but also create an environment where all patients feel welcome when they come into a facility’s doors!
It is important to understand client’s cultural backgrounds.
It is important to understand the client’s cultural background. When you are working with African American clients, it is very important that you know how they view themselves and their lives. You should also be aware of how they view their health and how they relate to other people in society. This will help you provide better care as a nurse or doctor by understanding what kind of mindset your patient has when he or she comes into the clinic.
It’s also important for nurses and doctors who work with Latino patients because these groups tend to feel more comfortable talking about their issues than others do; thus making them more willing partners in helping others get better faster!
Conclusion
We hope that this article has sparked your interest in learning more about the unique needs and perspectives of African Americans, Native Americans and Latinos. These communities face complex issues that often go unnoticed by health care professionals, but we believe it is important to do our best to understand these communities in order to provide quality care when necessary.