Diversity and multiculturalism in supervision.

Abstract

As psychologists, we are called to become aware of individual differences and engage in a process of discovering and entering into the "cultural labyrinth in which clients present their lived experience" (Hoshmand, 2001, p. 106). We do so because, at its heart, psychology "respects the dignity and worth of all people" (American Psychological Association [APA], 2010) and values the multiverse of individual and cultural factors that shape a person's worldview. developing multicultural competence ensures that all clients will be respected and their unique cultural identities will find a fitting place in clinical understanding. It is in clinical training and supervision that multicultural competence is initially developed and applied, which sets a foundation for lifelong practice. The development of multicultural competence is integral to the formation of clinical competence.The challenges supervisors face in infusing multiculturalism and diversity in supervision traverse all general training. These challenges include facilitating If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place. (Margaret Mead, 1935

Language and culture in speech-language and hearing professions in South Africa: Re-imagining practice

“…All these speak about culturally responsive (and competent) pedagogy (Falender et al, 2014a) and cultural humility (as counter to ethnocentricity or white privilege) during the supervisory -supervisee/therapist -client dynamics.…”