Cultural Competency Flashcards
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A Hindu client says divorce feels impossible because marriage is viewed as a sacred, lifelong bond in her tradition. The coach should:
Answer: Explore her feelings about the sacred meaning of marriage and what she needs to move forward
Exploring the meaning and emotional impact respects the client's beliefs while supporting her self-determination.
Which of the following best describes 'cultural competence' as a coaching skill?
Answer: The ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds through awareness, knowledge, and skills
Cultural competence combines self-awareness, cultural knowledge, and adaptive skills.
A coach working with a deaf client should:
Answer: Ask the client about preferred communication methods and arrange accommodations such as an ASL interpreter
Deaf culture has its own norms, and clients should direct how communication occurs.
A client from a military family describes frequent relocations and a culture of stoicism. How might this affect coaching?
Answer: The client may be reluctant to express emotions, so the coach should build trust and normalize feelings
Military culture often values stoicism, so coaches should create safety for emotional expression without pressure.
Which response reflects cultural humility when a coach is unfamiliar with a client's tradition?
Answer: Asking the client respectfully to share what the tradition means to them
Cultural humility means positioning the client as the expert on their own culture.
A coach recognizes that a client's cultural community may shun her after divorce. A helpful coaching strategy is to:
Answer: Help her map her support network and identify sources of support both inside and outside the community
Mapping support helps the client plan for potential isolation while preserving valued connections.
Why is it important for divorce coaches to avoid imposing a single definition of 'family'?
Answer: Because clients' families may include extended relatives, chosen family, or nontraditional structures that matter in their plans
Recognizing diverse family structures ensures coaching plans reflect the client's real support and obligations.