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The process of increasing your multicultural competence will likely require you to address issues that may create some discomfort. Many of the activities ask you to examine your beliefs, your experiences, your family history, and your role as an oppressor as well as your role as a person who has experienced oppression. Consider the following recommendations:
The extent to which you delve into such areas is your choice.
It is useful to have a cohort of allies and mentors with whom you feel comfortable or, at the very least, a therapist who has an adequate level of cultural competence.
As you proceed using this tool, you must be aware of your feelings and reactions and take responsibility for your own self care.
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