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Encourages learning and appreciation of the participants journey, culture and background. Puts professional and clients in a mutual beneficial relationship in attempt to diminish power dynamics.

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Definition: The ability to maintain an interpersonal stance that is other-oriented (or open to the other) in relation to aspects of cultural identity that are most important to the person (Participant).

Cultural humility is different from other culturally-based training ideals because it focuses on self-humility rather than being an other-directed "they/them" way of achieving a state of knowledge or awareness. It is helpful to see as others see; what they themselves have determined is their personal expression of their heritage and their “personal culture”.

Cultural humility was formed in the physical healthcare field and adapted for therapists and social workers to learn more about experiences and cultural identities of others and increase the quality of their interactions with clients and community members.

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Cultural Humility can be challenging for professionals to grasp the idea of learning from clients. There is limited academia and research based evidence on the benefits of Cultural Humility approach.

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Introspection
Co-learning

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To encourage personal reflection and growth around culture in order to increase service provides' awareness.

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Cultural competence is a developmental process that evolves over an extended period. Both individuals and organizations are at various levels of awareness, knowledge, and skills along the cultural competence continuum.

Cultural competence is the integration and transformation of knowledge about individuals and groups of people into specific standards, policies, practices, and attitudes used in appropriate cultural settings to increase the quality of services; thereby producing better outcomes

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By understanding our own culture and biases.

By increasing our sensitivity to the culture of others, and appreciating the differences.

By acquiring knowledge and understanding of other cultures, especially their values and beliefs.

By applying what we are learning and experiencing with those we care for, work and live with.

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Self- Awareness
Cultural Understanding
Multiple Perspectives
Intercultural Communication
Flexibility/Adaptability