Discuss any beliefs and attitudes about your two identified cultures or ethnic populations that you may have acquired in your upbringing.

Identify two cultures or ethnic populations that are different from your own. Discuss any beliefs and attitudes about your two identified cultures or ethnic populations that you may have acquired in your upbringing. Discuss if your beliefs and attitudes have changed over time. Select one ethical standard from the professional organization: NAADAC, ACA or APA and discuss an ethical principle and how you would apply to the identified cultures/ethnic population if you were working with this group in a professional capacity.
Watch the TED Talk on the Challenges and Rewards of a culturally-informed approach to mental health by Jessica Dere Challenges and Rewards of a culturally-informed approach to mental health | Jessica Dere | TEDxUTSC
After watching the TED Talk: Based on the exercise Jessica Dere presented on Pat, discuss your perceptions and assumptions of Pat when she described the initial background of Pat. Then discuss if your perception and assumptions changed when she provided cultural identifiers for Pat and why or why not? Explain what role cultural factors have on diverse populations based on the TED Talk from your perspective.
Dere, Jessica (2015, April). Challenges and Rewards of Culturally- Informed approach to mental health. TED: YouTube. https://youtu.be/VrYmQDiunSc

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