We would invite you to participate in this survey examining the methods used to train and develop culturally competent counselors. You will be asked questions about various training methods related to ethnic diversity, and those personal characteristics of the therapist that you believe are important in cultivating increased cultural credibility. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary, however it is very important for us to learn about training methods from your unique perspective. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and the data from this research will be reported only in aggregate form. The focus of this study is on the training provided by your site, however any information you provide will be coded and remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact J. Derek McNeil at (630) 752 7051 or by email at the email address specified below. Thank you very much for your time and participation in this study. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
Please identify the program where you provide most of your supervision or training:
Please indicate the setting that most accurately indicates the institutional context of your internship or training program:
If you work in a graduate program setting, please indicate the area of psychology that is the focus of your program:
For Internship sites: Which statement most accurately describes the ethnic/racial makeup of the clients you serve?
What ethnic/racial group is the largest that your site serves?
How would you describe the environment of your site/program?
In percentages %, estimate the ethnic/racial composition of your current trainees?
African American/Black/African
Asian American/Pacific Islander/Asian/East Indian
European American/White/European
Jewish American
Latino American/Hispanic
Middle Eastern American
Milti-racial/Bi-racial American
Native American/First Nation/Indigenous
Other
Very Often (monthly)
Somewhat Regularly (bi-monthly)
Moderately (quarterly)
Seldom (once annually)
Very Seldom (less than annual)
How often would you say that your program focuses on cultural competency, or ethnic diversity as a training emphasis?
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Neutral
Somewhat uncomfortable
Very Uncomfortable
How comfortable are you in training around issues of ethnic/racial diversity?
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
How satisfied are you with the level of training that students/interns get at your site around ethnic diversity?
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
How satisfied are you with the available resources for training students/interns to be culturally competent as it relates to ethnicity and race?
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
How satisfied are you with the current assessment tools that are available for evaluating cultural competency as it relates to ethnicity and race?
The following are training methods used in developing cultural competency in the area of ethnic diversity. Please identify those methods that your agency/institution employs to train students.
Lecture/didactic teaching
Small group exercises
Experiential activities, or training exercises
Case studies
Exposure to diverse cultural contexts (site visits, training experiences outside the classroom or training setting)
Immersion experiences (short-term (wks)/long term (months)
Media (films, television, drama, radio, etc.)
Mentoring (expert or peer)
Formal Supervision
Student interaction/large group discussion
Portfolio assessment
Research focused on diverse populations
Guest speakers
Specific training programs that focus on ethnically and racially diverse issues
Pot-luck meals/Ethnic munch
Exposure to clients of different backgrounds
Collaborations with staff of different ethnic/ racial backgrounds
Cultural genogram
Community holiday celebrations/historical contributions
Social activist training
Please include any other training methods that you use that are not listed.
Below is a list of skills that may be considered helpful for a student/intern to have for increased cultural competence when working with those who are ethnically and/or racially different from themselves. Please Rank them in the order that you believe are the most important to the least important (1-most important; 9 being least important).
Ability to address conflict (appropriate to the context)
Good problem solving skills (ability to identify problems and generate alternative solutions)
Ability to appreciate and /or accommodate cultural differences
Good language and communication skills (i.e. listening skills, speaking skills)
Ability to speak the language of the host group (colloquial and/or multi-lingual)
Ability to recognize the benefits and limitations of ones own worldview (construct/paradigm)
Ability to negotiate both formal and informal social situations (professional and relational)
Ability to be authentic and comfortable with ones self in multiple contexts
Ability to handle some ambiguity/fear/anxiety (containment)
Below is a list of characteristics that may be considered helpful for a student/intern to have for increased cultural competence when working with those who are ethnically and/or racially different from themselves. Please Rank them in the order that you believe are the most important to the least important (1-most important; 9 being least important).
Teachable and humble
Committed and emotionally engaged
Self reflective (ability to learn from mistakes)
Good relational skills (empathy, rapport, attunement)
Adventurous or curious about different cultures/ethnic groups
Vulnerable and emotionally available
Use of humor (ability to laugh at oneself)
Flexible and adaptive in new situations
Collaborative and inclusive style
Do you assess your students/interns cultural (racial/ethnic) competency?
If YES, how?
Please identify your gender.
Age
Please identify your ethnic/racial background
What is your present position or title at your site?
How long have you been in your current position?
How many years of experience do you have training or supervising student trainees?
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