Intersectionality, Cultural Humility & Narrative Practice

What does intersectionality help us understand?

• How one part of a person's identity affects their experiences.

• How different aspects of identity interact to create unique experiences

• How people from the same group have identical experiences.

• That identity only matters in certain situations.

Why is intersectionality important in helping others?

• It tells us to focus only on cultural differences.

• It helps us treat everyone the same way.

• It helps us see how different identities can lead to unique challenges.

• It teaches us that only one aspect of identity is important.

What is cultural humility?

• Knowing everything about all cultures.

• Ignoring cultural differences to treat everyone the same.

• Teaching others to adopt your own cultural beliefs.

• A continuous process of learning, reflection, & respecting other cultures.

How can cultural humility be practiced?

• By assuming all people from a culture are the same.

• By avoiding any talk about culture.

• By regularly reflecting on your own biases & open to learning from others.

• By trying to change others' cultural beliefs.

What is narrative practice?

• Focusing only on facts and ignoring personal stories.

• Helping people reshape their personal stories to empower them.

• Telling people how to view their experiences.

• Only listening to stories that fit your own beliefs.

How should professionals approach a client’s story in narrative practice?

• Helping clients explore new ways of viewing their stories & experiences.

• By directing clients toward the professional's preferred outcome.

• By ignoring emotions and focusing only on legal outcomes.

• By focusing only on the facts, not the story.