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What is a key aspect of providing culturally safe care?
What is a key aspect of providing culturally safe care?
- Minimizing personal biases (correct)
- Ignoring Indigenous knowledges
- Conforming to mainstream practices only
- Assuming cultural homogeneity
Which of the following promotes self-reflexivity in culturally safe practice?
Which of the following promotes self-reflexivity in culturally safe practice?
- Focusing solely on clinical outcomes
- Avoiding difficult conversations
- Evaluating others' backgrounds
- Understanding one's own positionality (correct)
Which statement reflects an understanding of Indigenous knowledges?
Which statement reflects an understanding of Indigenous knowledges?
- They have significant epistemological value. (correct)
- They have no relevance in contemporary health settings.
- They should be adapted to fit Western frameworks.
- They lack empirical support and rigor.
What is an expectation regarding power dynamics in culturally safe practices?
What is an expectation regarding power dynamics in culturally safe practices?
Which framework supports transformation in decolonisation efforts according to the take-home messages?
Which framework supports transformation in decolonisation efforts according to the take-home messages?
What is the primary focus of understanding positionality in psychology?
What is the primary focus of understanding positionality in psychology?
What does decolonisation in psychology emphasize?
What does decolonisation in psychology emphasize?
Why is cultural safety important in psychology?
Why is cultural safety important in psychology?
Which of the following best describes cultural competency?
Which of the following best describes cultural competency?
What does the social and emotional wellbeing framework address?
What does the social and emotional wellbeing framework address?
What was the purpose of the APS Apology in 2016?
What was the purpose of the APS Apology in 2016?
How does reflexivity contribute to psychological practice?
How does reflexivity contribute to psychological practice?
What role does the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples play in psychology?
What role does the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples play in psychology?
What is a primary focus of the concept of mental health?
What is a primary focus of the concept of mental health?
Which of the following factors are recognized as important for social and emotional wellbeing?
Which of the following factors are recognized as important for social and emotional wellbeing?
What types of problems can social and emotional wellbeing issues result from?
What types of problems can social and emotional wellbeing issues result from?
What does reflexivity encourage individuals to examine?
What does reflexivity encourage individuals to examine?
How is reflexivity particularly significant for mental health professionals?
How is reflexivity particularly significant for mental health professionals?
What is a key principle that informs the definition of cultural safety?
What is a key principle that informs the definition of cultural safety?
What question reflects the practice of reflexivity?
What question reflects the practice of reflexivity?
Who determines whether a healthcare practice is culturally safe?
Who determines whether a healthcare practice is culturally safe?
Which statement about social and emotional wellbeing is true?
Which statement about social and emotional wellbeing is true?
Which approach should health practitioners adopt in providing healthcare to ensure cultural safety?
Which approach should health practitioners adopt in providing healthcare to ensure cultural safety?
What does the concept of wellness from an Indigenous standpoint recognize?
What does the concept of wellness from an Indigenous standpoint recognize?
What factor should health practitioners acknowledge regarding individual and community health?
What factor should health practitioners acknowledge regarding individual and community health?
What is expected from health practitioners to foster a culturally safe working environment?
What is expected from health practitioners to foster a culturally safe working environment?
Which of the following is NOT a principle informing cultural safety?
Which of the following is NOT a principle informing cultural safety?
What does culturally safe practice involve in terms of health practitioner's self-reflection?
What does culturally safe practice involve in terms of health practitioner's self-reflection?
In what ways should health practitioners engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?
In what ways should health practitioners engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?
Flashcards
Self-reflection
Self-reflection
Critically examining personal biases, assumptions, and reactions to enhance practice.
Power dynamics
Power dynamics
The unequal distribution of influence in therapeutic relationships.
Cultural safety
Cultural safety
Creating a setting where people feel respected, safe, and involved in their health.
Culturally safe care
Culturally safe care
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Self-reflexivity
Self-reflexivity
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Indigenous knowledges
Indigenous knowledges
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Decolonization of psychology
Decolonization of psychology
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APS Apology
APS Apology
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Mental health needs
Mental health needs
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Positionality
Positionality
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Historical understanding
Historical understanding
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Human rights
Human rights
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Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
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Trauma
Trauma
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Reflexivity
Reflexivity
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Bias
Bias
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Self-determination
Self-determination
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Collaboration
Collaboration
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Cultural competency
Cultural competency
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Respectful environment
Respectful environment
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Wilson, A. (2014)
Wilson, A. (2014)
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Smith et al. (2022)
Smith et al. (2022)
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Study Notes
Discomfort and Reflexivity in Practice
- Self-reflection is essential to identify discomfort, resistance, and avoidance in clinical settings.
- Power dynamics should be recognized and addressed within therapeutic environments.
- Listening, attuning, and being present are critical for effective communication and understanding.
- Recognizing which voices are prioritized helps in creating equitable dialogue.
Culturally Safe Care
- Providing culturally safe care is a shared responsibility among practitioners.
- Self-reflexivity complements cultural safety, enabling practitioners to acknowledge biases and assumptions.
- Indigenous knowledges are valuable and enhance interactions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- The APS Apology, AHPRA, and UNDRIP contribute to essential transformation in decolonization efforts.
Learning Outcomes
- Diversity and complexity characterize mental health needs in Australia.
- Positionality relates to an individual’s social, cultural, and environmental context.
- A historical understanding of psychology's foundations is vital for practitioners.
- Knowledge of the APS Apology of 2016 offers crucial insights into reconciliation efforts.
- Familiarity with human rights and self-determination is important for understanding Indigenous peoples' health rights.
Decolonization in Psychology
- Decolonization aims to reshape Australia’s mental health system by empowering Indigenous psychologists.
- Cultural awareness, responsiveness, competency, and safety are essential components for effective practice.
Cultural Safety Principles
- Acknowledge the impacts of colonization and systemic racism on health.
- Individuals define cultural safety based on their own experiences and community contexts.
- Culturally safe practices involve critical reflection on practitioner behavior and addressing power differences.
Approaches for Culturally Safe Practice
- Health practitioners should embrace ongoing education about individual biases and their impact.
- Prioritize self-determination and collaboration with Indigenous communities in health decision-making.
- Foster respectful environments that uphold the dignity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Understanding Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
- SEWB encompasses broader social connections including land, culture, spirituality, and community.
- Issues such as trauma, unresolved grief, and discrimination can profoundly affect individual wellbeing.
- Recognizes the interconnectedness of social environments and individual mental health.
Importance of Reflexivity
- Reflexivity challenges professionals to examine their own biases and power dynamics.
- Engaging with reflexivity encourages critical self-examination, enhancing culturally safe practice.
- Essential questions include: “Who am I in this space?” and “What experiences are being evoked in me?”
Recommended Reading
- Explore works by Wilson, A. (2014), Smith et al. (2022) to deepen understanding of cultural safety and reflexivity in practice.
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Explore the critical aspects of self-reflection and cultural safety within mental health practice. This quiz addresses discomfort, power dynamics, and the importance of Indigenous knowledges in therapeutic settings. Prepare to deepen your understanding of equitable dialogue and decolonization efforts in clinical environments.