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The Aware Communicator: Dialogues on Diversity

Jan Froehlich, Susan Nesbit

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SUMMARYDeveloping 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.

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SUMMARYDeveloping 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.

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SUMMARYDeveloping 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.

Key concepts: Active listening, Occupational therapy, Cultural competence, Cultural diversity, Curriculum, Diversity (politics), Psychology, Competence (human resources)

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