LP# 5: Working in a Diverse Environment-Recognition of Diversity By Mike Micoliczyk
In this learning plan, I was once again delightfully challenged to explore concepts of diversity as it applies to different experiences across dimensions of culture, ethnicity, sexism, age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and disability. Expressed by one of my fellow classmates in a discussion point, I could even contemplate mental health as a difference among us that we should be sensitive and aware of. If I am going to be a competent Substance Abuse Counselor, I will need to approach my clients with a willingness to acknowledge and be sensitive to their experiences; being different than mine. Those differences are very attributable to the continued growing immigrant population in the United States, along with their varied values, customs and beliefs; which are different than mine. Even within similarities of my own race ...