In Western settings, chaplains often focus on supporting patients in distress through providing them with the opportunity to talk about what they are experiencing. One can easily assume the same ...

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I know a little of the history of Poland but not a whole lot. I enjoyed this article that helps one understand how one’s place, and the history of that ...

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Just finished reading Forging Bonds in a Global Workforce: Build Rapport, Camaraderie, and Optimal Performance No Matter the Time Zone. Regardless of where they are living (in their passport country ...

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Culture begins to shape us even as infants. Interesting article exploring the impact of culture on temperament even from our earliest days.

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Helpful website for understanding cultural backgrounds in a medical context for many groups in the Seattle area.

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I appreciate this perspective of an Indian student who studied in the United States on the need for universities to provide intercultural competence training for their students. People don’t learn ...

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Excellent article here written by a high school senior! It’s never easy to know how to respond to racist comments. Simply trying to explain why something is racist and hurtful ...

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Great article here explaining the relationship between diversity and cultural competency. Many organizations recognize, at least in theory, the value of having people from different races, ethnic backgrounds, or nationalities ...

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I often tell people one way of gaining a greater understanding of a culture’s beliefs and values is by exploring its children’s stories. The stories each culture tells its children ...

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Great article on why inclusive leaders benefit organizations. See summary of article below. Keep in mind that the kinds of skills described in this article don’t just happen automatically. They ...

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