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Each of us arrives to our role with various values and beliefs that are unique and important to us. Clients also have their own set of values and beliefs that are important to them. This often causes a clash. What this workshop will do is guide you to provide the support and care that meets the client’s needs in a way that maintains their and your personal, social and cultural identity.
Each of us have values and beliefs that are unique and important to us. Clients also have unique values and beliefs which may differ or potentially clash from our own. This workshop will guide you to provide support and care that meets the client’s needs in a way that maintains their personal, social, and cultural identity and dignity, as well as your own. (Please note: This workshop will not teach you about other cultures, it will help you to explore your own cultural worldview in relation to others)
Overview and Learning Intentions
Explore your own personal identity, culture, and worldview
Understand your own personal identity, culture, and worldview
Identify and discuss the challenges when worldviews clash
Understand cultural awareness and sensitivity in relation to supporting others
Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs
Working with whānau
Working with Māori
Challenging discrimination
Maintaining professional and personal development
PhD, RN, BN, MN(Distinction), PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
Chris is a registered nurse by profession with a background in mental health. She has over 25 years' experience in health/disability sectors. Her education portfolio includes mental health, disability, ethics and boundaries, communication and de-escalation, collaborative note writing, and culturally safe practice. Her PhD explored the mental health inpatient experiences of people with intellectual disability and she continues to publish on this and other topics including cultural diversity/cultural safety. She is currently Director and primary Consultant for ‘Pumahara Consultants, Personal and Professional Development Specialists’ and holds an Honorary Senior Lecturer role with The University of Queensland as well as other teaching roles with Universities around New Zealand and Australia.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four
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