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Cultural Competency Flashcards

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  1. An Orthodox Jewish client explains that her civil divorce is final but her husband refuses to give a get. What is the coach's appropriate role?

    Answer: Support her emotionally and help her identify religious and legal resources such as a beth din or advocacy groups

    Coaches support clients in navigating resources while staying within their scope and respecting religious requirements.

  2. In Islamic tradition, a divorce initiated by the wife through a religious process is commonly called:

    Answer: Khula

    Khula is a wife-initiated divorce, often involving return of the mahr.

  3. A same-sex couple is divorcing after a long relationship that predated legal marriage recognition. A culturally competent coach would be aware that:

    Answer: Issues like the start date of the relationship and parentage can create unique legal and emotional complexities

    Relationships predating legal recognition can raise distinct issues around property, support duration, and parental rights.

  4. Which statement best defines implicit bias?

    Answer: Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding and actions

    Implicit biases operate outside awareness and can influence a coach's judgments without intent.

  5. A client from an immigrant family worries that divorce may affect her immigration status. The coach should:

    Answer: Acknowledge the concern and refer her to a qualified immigration attorney

    Immigration questions are legal matters outside coaching scope and require a qualified attorney.

  6. A client says, 'In my culture, a divorced woman brings shame to her family.' Which coaching response is most appropriate?

    Answer: 'Tell me more about how that expectation is affecting you right now.'

    An open, curious question invites the client to explore the impact without judgment.

  7. Socioeconomic status is relevant to cultural competency in divorce coaching because:

    Answer: It shapes access to resources, legal representation, and perceptions of options

    Class and income affect what options clients realistically have and how they view the process.