Multicultural Competence Research Paper

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I think it is a little of both. Being culturally competent is a process that is lifelong as well as the knowledge you gain by being in the field. Researching and gaining knowledge of the different cultures is something that I consider mandatory. Realistically, there is no way to be 100% multicultural competent because there are so many different cultures around us. This is why studying and learning about different cultures is an ongoing process because there is no end to what we can learn. On the other hand, getting out in the field and working with real clients and learning what their cultural means from their perspective is with experience. There are many different strategies and interventions on what the appropriate techniques should