Discussing Cultural Competency
Cultural Competency
Developing diverse knowledge about other populations helps
improve cultural competency. This competency can be developed through
independent reading, attendance at relevant seminars, or supervision from
professionals in the field with appropriate backgrounds. Cultural competency is
important to the assessment process.
Review the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of
Ethics and respond to the following:
1. How would you define cultural competency?
2. Why is cultural competency important for substance abuse
counselors?
3. How would you acquire this skill?
4. Which ACA ethics codes discuss cultural competency, and
what measures should counselors take to prevent ethical code violations in
these areas?
