The aware communicator: dialogues on diversity.
SUMMARY Developing cultural competence has taken on increased importance in occupational therapy curriculums. Cultural competency prepares occupational therapy students for emerging practice. This article describes a communication seminar that emphasizes dialogues on diversity as a method for developing cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and active listening skills.
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of New England, 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, ME, 04005 jfroehlich@une.edu.
Jan
J
Froehlich
Susan G
SG
Nesbit