Educators are very familiar with “soft skills,” or those that are peripheral to the core curriculum—nice additions if you have the time. Associating “soft” with a skill often means it is often ...

What is cultural competency, and how does it fit in with healthcare? A recent survey among physicians in the United States shows that cultural competency is a key issue both for healthcare ...

3. Cultural competence must be practiced, not just discussed Districts cannot expect to cultivate a welcoming school environment if the facilitators and leaders are not actively engaging in cultural ...

Morehead State University is now offering an online certification in cultural competency designed to help students create positive social and societal change. The goal of the cultural competency ...

Many humanistic therapists aspire to practice “unconditional positive regard,” an unwavering acceptance and support of the client popularized by American psychological titan Carl Rogers. Like all ...

Understanding cultural differences is no longer just a concern for global corporations; it matters for small businesses and startups, too. When a company is culturally competent, it’s better equipped ...

Research participants have commonly been found to lack basic understanding of fundamental aspects of the studies in which they are participating. The informed consent process is one of many aspects of ...

Culture refers to the ideas, customs, and behaviors of a group of people or a society (1). It influences just about everything you do — the way you speak, the foods you eat, what you consider to be ...