In cultural psychology the mental processes are compared with the society and the individual who has grown up in that society. Comparatively, cross-cultural psychologists systematically research behavior across cultures in different cultural situations (Shiraev & Levy, 2010). Critical Thinking Critical thinking in cross-cultural psychology is important because cross-cultural psychology is about identifying the similarities and differences in individuals and how they function in his or her culture. Critical thinking is about making realistic, valid and reasonable evidence. Critical thinking is described as maintaining an attitude that is open=minded and doubtful (Shiraev & Levy, 2010).
NVQ level 3 Unit 302 1.Explain what reflective practice is Reflective practice means: we explore why and who we practice; thinking back over a situation or activity; developing a different approach; gaining insight into a new way of learning. 2.Explain the importance of reflective practice in continuously improving the quality of service provided Reflective practice is important because we can focus on what has worked well and what needs to be improved. Helps us develop greater self-awareness and consider new approaches and learning. And enable a different approach to be applied. 3.Explain how standards inform reflective practice in adult social care Standards inform reflective practice by informing own learning, helping one to think about professional accountability, enabling professional development, providing a way of identifying what is required for good practice.
In our multicultural society we need to learn to live with difference in a constructive way. Difference should not be seen just as a problem but as a potential for growth. Both clients and counsellors bring with them certain cultural attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviours. Societal and political events apply pressures and condition us and through these events we become socialised and learn what is expected of us. We see our roles as fixed and
Through Gene’s actions and the characteristics of Finny and his friendship, I will prove my theme of envy being a force that can alter the dynamics of a friendship as well as transform one’s personality. In order to keep the reader interested, I have chosen several different types of genres in which I will provide evidence for my theme. My first piece will be an analytical essay presenting my theme with textual evidence and reasoning. In my second piece, I will rewrite the scene in chapter four between Gene and Finny that takes place in Finny’s bedroom. I plan to rewrite this scene in Finny’s point of view.
In the mini-lecture by Dr. Sue he states, “MCT can be defined as both a helping role and process that uses modalities and defines goals, consistent with the life experiences and cultural values of clients.” He also states that MCT involves broadening the role that counselors plays and therefore need to play multiple roles that involve not only the traditional role but systems intervention as well. It is important to avoid a blind application of techniques to all situations and all populations. Another important role is building a therapeutic alliance using empathy, positive regard, respect, warmth and genuineness, self-disclosure, management of counter transference and agreement on goals between the counselor and client (Sue & Sue, 2013) What is the significance of a client's social and cultural context within MCT? Multicultural therapy balances the individualism approach with the collective approach and acknowledges families, significant others, communities and cultures (Sue & Sue, 2013). In MCT the client’s social and cultural background is of importance.
According to Jones-Smith (2012), Person-centered therapy is founded on two basic hypothesis: (1) Each person has the capacity to understand the circumstances that cause unhappiness and to reorganize his or her life accordingly, and (2) a person’s ability to deal with these circumstances is enhanced if the therapist establishes a warm, accepting, and understanding relationship. (Jones-Smith, 2012, p. 238) In the following discussion learning team B will discuss the use of Rogerian’s person-centered approach as it relates to a multicultural society (Axia, 2014). The articles presented for discussion are (Article 1) Rogers’s Person-Centered Approach: Consideration for Use in Multicultural Counseling by Carol Macdougall (2002) and, (Article 2) Evidence-Based Practice and its Implications for Culturally Sensitive Treatment from the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development by Gargi Roysircar, G. (2009). Summary of Article 1 In modern society we have come to realize that the therapeutic practices of our past where limited to the needs of one demographic of people. In particular white America.
These anecdotes accentuate the problems that the Amish have when they participate in rumspringa, they help create a version of reality which Walker wants the reader to believe is the solemn truth. The dialogue used includes many profanities and colloquial language which exemplifies the subject's relaxed lifestyle and cruised approach to life and its challenges. The use of shocking and confronting dialogue is carried out to challenge and dispute the viewer's personal perspective on the contrasting Amish and modern civilised societies. Editing is a powerful tool in the construction of an argument used to amend our personal
For me to become critically reflective in my practice with ex-offenders and beyond, taking my learned experiences into the housing sector field, I will use the Driscoll model of reflection; What, So What, Now What. This may be a simplistic tool but it is one, which encourages and enables critical examination throughout ones career at all levels and stages. ‘to develop, through a process of thinking and looking at your own practice in a metaphorical mirror will heighten your levels of critical evaluation and self-awareness’ Barbara Bosot 2013, The Reflective journal, pub Palgrave Macmillan My aim in using a reflective model for communication is to put myself at the core of learning, developing to my full potential, by not just responding reflectively to a situation but also to how I ‘feel’ in the situation. I will hopefully gain insight to similar situations for future reference and change
They can value and celebrate differences in others rather than maintain an ethnocentric stance and can demonstrate comfort with differences between themselves and others. They have an awareness of personal and professional limitations that may warrant the referral of a client to another victim service provider or agency that can best meet the clients' needs. Self-awareness also helps in understanding the process of cultural identity formation and helps guard against stereotyping. As one develops the diversity within one’s own group, one can be more open to the diversity within other groups. Cultural competence also requires victim service providers to appreciate how workers need to move from cultural awareness to cultural sensitivity before achieving cultural competence, and to evaluate growth and development throughout these different levels of cultural competence in practice.
Overall, through characterization and insight into past experiences of characters, both authors introduce the notion that outside factors such as location and relationships influence one’s concept of their personal identity, and thus society serves as a mirror for self-identity. In both Mrs. Dalloway and The Great Gatsby, the authors present the claim that society acts as a mirror in which characters’ self-identity is reflected. At the most fundamental level, a reflection of our face in a mirror is made up of simple lines, depths, and contours that are perceived by the eye. Our brain then converts this into the more identifiable symbols of eyes, nose, cheeks, and lips. Ultimately, these symbols combine to form an image of our own face.