Cultural diversity is not an option anymore:
​it is an unavoidable opportunity and challenge.
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As a medical doctor and licensed psychotherapist, I know that cultural values play a crucial role in understanding and relating to patients, clients and employees from different cultures.

​In a globalized, hyper-connected world, intercultural and cross cultural competence is vital when working with people of different ethnicity, nationality, religion, race, age, gender, and sexual orientation. 

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WHY IS CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE  BETTER 
FOR HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
COMPARED TO EXISTENT CULTURAL COMPETENCE MODEL?

• It is an evidence-based cultural competence model: 
  - tested across multiple samples, times, and cultures;
  - peer-reviewed and published in over 70 international academic journals, across a variety of disciplines. 
  
  
• It uses specific culture metrics that assess the progress and outcome of any cultural competence training offered.
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• It is more than just knowledge: it explores the social-psychological dynamics, in addition to sociological differences in cultural beliefs, values, behaviors and expectations.