The NCCC defines “cultural awareness” as being cognizant, observant, and conscious of similarities and differences among and between cultural groups (Goode, 2001, revised 2006).

One way to understand culture is to think of it as the “software” of the mind. Essentially, individuals are “programmed” by their cultural group to interpret and evaluate behaviors, ideas, …

Cultural awareness includes an understanding of the potential interaction among subcultural identities within each individual person and the implications of that interaction for health and …

NCCC: Curricula Enhancement Module Series

Cultural competence is the demonstrated awareness and integration of three population-specific issues: health-related beliefs and cultural values, disease incidence and prevalence, and …

Cultural awareness includes being conscious of organizational culture and its implications for policy, practice, teaching, research, and community engagement.

Cultural awareness is a critical feature of effective health and mental health policy, planning, resource allocation, and service delivery across the entire spectrum of care, including health …

Cultural Competence and Implicit/Unconscious Bias Crosswalk ... Reference 1. Goode T, Wells N, Kyu R. Family-‐centered, culturally and linguistically competent care: essential components of …

One way of conceptualizing the effect of culture is seeing it as a lens through which cultural group members view the world—like a pair of glasses, it influences how one sees reality.

Promoting Cultural Diversity and Cultural Competency: Self-Assessment Checklist for Personnel Providing Services and Supports to Children with Disabilities & Special Health Needs and their …