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Developmental Milestones in Multicultural Competency: Integrative Training and Outcome Based Assessments Goal of Work in Progress Group The goal of this working group is to offer both academic and internship training programs with a sequential, integrative, and developmental model for the provision of multicultural competence training specifically racial and ethnic minorities inclusive of cultural intersectionalities with accompanying outcome based assessments. Work in Progress Group Leaders/Facilitators Michael Mobley, Ph.D., University of Missouri William Ming Liu, Ph.D., University of Iowa Rebecca L. Toporek, Ph.D., San Francisco State University Traci Callandrillo, Ph.D., American University Stacey M. Pearson, Ph.D., Michigan University Angela M. Soth McNett, Ph.D. candidate, University of Missouri Work in Progress Group Members Andrew Bland Cyndy Boyd Michele Boyer Jenny Cornish David Davine Benedict (Ben) McWhirter Ernesto R. Escoto Suzanne Lease Work in Progress Group Members Yuki Okubo Hung-Bin Sheu Susan Stock Sarah Collins Janie Pinterits Maria all filar Graziosis Kevin Henze Allen Ivey Major Issues Discussed Generated shared Definition of Multicultural Competence for Racial & Ethnic Minorities Awareness – Racial/Ethnic Cultural Being; Self-inRelationship to Others/Systems Knowledge – Specific Content Knowledge both Between and Within Cultural Group Norms Skills (Basic Listening, Advocacy, Conceptualization, Discerning Multiple Identities, Identifying subtle culturally specific behaviors; assess client’s identity, development, context & ability to navigate process; universal diverse orientation; Flexibility Major Issues Discussed Generated shared Definition of Multicultural Competence for Racial & Ethnic Minorities (continued) Openness to utilize multiple approaches to address cultural issues Application of Awareness to Skills & Interventions Critical Self-Reflections – biases, prejudices, limitations; managing judgments Understand tension between General and Multicultural Competence Major Issues Discussed Small Group Work Focus & Goal: Identified Essential Components, Behavioral Anchors, & Assessment Methods for Multicultural Competence Across Developmental Levels Didactic/Experiential Prepracticum Practicum Internship Entry to Profession Major Issues Discussed Didactic/Experiential/Prepracticum/Practicum Openness to Self-Reflection Openness to Feedback Openness to Behavior Change Initiating & Seeking Feedback Motivation to continue learning after educational training Openness to Consider Awareness & Knowledge prior to Skill Development Major Issues Discussed Didactic/Experiential/Prepracticum/Practicum (continued) Valuing Multicultural Competencies moving from aspirational to manifestation and articulation of commitment Important to note that these essential components are relevant to all developmental levels yet increasing in sophistication and complexity for trainees Major Issues Discussed Readiness for Internship & Entry to Profession Understanding difference between safety and comfort Consistently demonstrating facility with initiating conversations around race and ethnicity Ability to articulate places where trainee holds privilege Ability to manage and interrupt shame and reaction related to privilege Major Issues Discussed Readiness for Internship & Entry to Profession (continued) Understanding difference btwn safety and comfort Consistently demonstrating facility with initiating conversations around race and ethnicity Ability to articulate places where trainee holds privilege Ability to manage and interrupt shame, guilt, and other reactions related to privilege Major Issues Discussed Readiness for Internship & Entry to Profession (continued) Ability to recognize and articulate limitations Demonstrated skills in outreach, training, supervision, crisis intervention, individual & group psychotherapy Ability to hold and effectively manage others (clients, peers, staff, campus community) reactions Major Issues Discussed Readiness for Internship & Entry to Profession (continued) Recognizing the limitations of psychology as a discipline Managing Tensions that are Oppression-Focused Openness to Cultural Difference and Identities (high contemplation and low defensiveness) Goals/Outcomes for Future Continued Collaboration on Developmental Milestones for Multicultural Competency (DMMC) by Work-in-Progress Chicago Group Members Develop Guidelines for Diverse Academic and Practice Training Programs for Utilization & Implementation Offer Training for Implementation & Continuing Education for Scientist-Practitioners Develop Multi-Method, Multi-Trait Assessment Approaches (traditional, online, oral, visual, etc.) Next Steps & Opportunities for Involvement Convene DMMC Work-in Progress Group via Electronic – Virtual Communities; in Boston for APA; in New Orleans for National Multicultural Conference Summit Seek Feedback and Comments from student trainees in both academic and practice settings, professional scientists-practitioners and intercollaborative Counseling Psychology professional organizations Contact Information for Getting Involved Michael Mobley, Ph.D. University of Missouri 16 Hill Hall Columbia, Missouri 65211 Email: [email protected] Office: 573-882-3382 Cell: 573-268-4811