Cultural Considerations

Cultural sensitivity aims to build trust between professionals and clients, fostering open communication and client involvement in problem-solving. Social workers may not fully understand the immigrant experience firsthand, but this resource offers guidance to support effective client interactions.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the importance of cultural sensitivity in building client trust
2. Encourage clients to share their stories by being aware of their social and political contexts
3. Learn strategies to conduct meetings and conversations with empathy and respect
4. Avoid unintentionally aggravating sensitive issues during client interactions