Cultural Diversity Issues In Crisis Behavior Management

Cultural awareness and sensitivity are necessary components of cultural competence. General awareness and sensitivity; however, do not necessarily alter the perceptions and practices of many working with children and families of color. This is especially true during crisis incidents. To be effective in crisis behavior management, intervention staff must be alert to specific cultural issues that influence thinking and behavior during these incidents.

When personal tension and anxiety increase during crisis behavior incidents, values , beliefs and attitudes imposed by each individual's personal heritage can come to the surface. When expressed they can trigger responses that accelerate rather than defuse the situation. Knowing these issues and how they are communicated is critical to successful behavior management.

Participants in this seminar will explore their own culturally imposed values and attitudes in relation to their responsibility for professional response during behavior management situations.

Jerome Flint, Senior Training Associate for JKM Training, Inc., will lead this exploration on cultural difference issues in crisis management. This 2-day workshop is designed to identify and understand specific issues in cultural difference that impact crisis behavior management. Don't miss this unique opportunity to increase your knowledge and skill in Safe Crisis Management!

AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

Exhibit greater knowledge and awareness about cultural differences related to the four major ethnic minority groups in American society and understand why development of cultural competency is important.
Understand the importance and significance of culture on individual and group attitudes and behaviors in the crisis situations.
Understand the cultural competence model including definitions, key elements, core principles, and the developmental continuum.
Identify and discuss values, beliefs and attitudes of his/her cultural heritage and those of other racial/ethnic groups as they impact behavior management.