Cultural and Linguistic Humility
What is Cultural and Linguistic Humility?
Cultural and Linguistic Humility is a lifelong process of self-reflection and self-critique whereby the individual not only learns about another’s culture, but starts with an examination of one’s own beliefs, values, and identities and how these domains show up in our interactions with families, youth, and colleagues.
Cultural and linguistic responsiveness is a cornerstone to building the System of Care in an ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse state such as New Mexico. It is a practice that encourages providers to take into account a family’s needs and strengths that are specific to their life experience, and to challenge the present-day impact of historical trauma in our communities.
Our Role in Cultural and Linguistic Humility
The Center of Innovation and CYFD-BHS facilitate the ongoing development and improvement of the System of Care in New Mexico by providing trainings in partnership with the New Mexico Black Leadership Council (NMBLC) and the National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA).
Cultural and Linguistic Humility Trainings Offered by the Center of Innovation
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Upcoming Cultural and Linguistic Humility Trainings
Cultural and Linguistic Humility Training
Participants will engage in courageous conversations and conduct a critical analysis of our personal and professional responsibility for creating a vibrant community where all of our children and families thrive. This training will include specific assessments and analysis related to understanding cultural and linguistic humility and how it applies to our role as behavioral health professionals.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards Training
New Mexico is a “majority- minority” state, meaning more than half the population self-identifies as what is considered a minority in the United States. Yet, the same unequitable health outcomes and systemic racism exists for minority populations in New Mexico as nationwide, meaning that more than half the people in the state have been historically excluded from equal opportunities to meet their full potential through equal access and fair treatment of services that have been set up to serve them.
In this 4- hour workshop, participants will learn why culturally, and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) are needed, what the CLAS standards are, common barriers, and implementation strategies within complex systems.
This is an introduction course to set the stage for this challenging yet rewarding work. There is no quick fix to end the hundreds of years of systemic racism that has caused the dire need to teach and prioritize cultural humility, and the success of this effort will depend on leadership’s commitment to make this work a priority in the organization’s strategic planning.