Video: Lost in Translation

The "Lost in Translation" vignette focuses on the issue of cultural sensitivity during therapist-client interactions. Note whether the therapist is demonstrating respectful behavior toward the client and how self-awareness impacts outcome of this scenario.

Practical Tips: Cultural Humility: Building Bridges

Transitioning into clinical and fieldwork settings requires students to engage with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. This video highlights practical strategies to develop cultural awareness, including self-reflection, recognizing personal biases, and fostering respectful communication. It emphasizes the importance of cultural humility as an ongoing process of learning and openness rather than achieving a fixed level of competence. Additionally, the video provides examples of how students can adapt their approaches to better support client-centered care in diverse settings. By incorporating these strategies, students can build more meaningful therapeutic relationships and provide more inclusive and effective care.

Small Group Discussions

Individuals can break up into small groups and discuss the topics and issues addressed in this video.

Discussion Questions

1. Were there instances of cultural sensitivity/insensitivity portrayed in this vignette? Please explain.
2. How could instances of cultural sensitivity/insensitivity impact the client-therapist relationship?
3. How could your interactions with non-clients, impact how your clients perceive you as a therapist?
4. Would it ever be appropriate to make assumptions about a client? Please explain.
5. Discuss Therapist Rebecca's initial reaction in her monologue. Do you feel that she demonstrates self-awareness?
6. What are some factors that could inhibit understanding one's emotions and reactions?
7. If you were Therapist Rebecca, how would you have handled the interaction?

Role Play

Students can role play this scenario in order to facilitate an understanding of the characters, emotions, and ethical challenges demonstrated in this video.

Video Disclaimer:

These videos contain dramatized content used for educational purposes that do not represent the viewpoints or opinions of the actors, students, the Downstate Occupational Therapy Department, nor SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.