The structure of multicultural proficiency training

In the entries below I present a discussion of the essential structure of multicultural proficiency training, i.e. the exploration of identity, sense of belonging, worldview, identification, language and integration. Whenever I have done trainings, retreats or workshops on the subject these were the components that I have used as starting point. They were determined painstakingly in the process of developing a cross-culturally valid approach to counseling over a decade ago. Since then it has become apparent that these components or categories, when explored skillfully, provide enormous insight into individual and collective functioning in diverse cultural and professional contexts. For comments and questions, please contact aartvanbeek@yahoo.com.