Developmental Milestones in Multicultural

Competency: Integrative Training and Outcome

Based Assessments

Goal of Work in Progress Group The goal of this working group is to

offer both academic and internship training programs with a sequential, integrative, and developmental model for the provision of multicultural competence training specifically racial and ethnic minorities inclusive of cultural intersectionalities with accompanying outcome based assessments.

Work in Progress Group Leaders/Facilitators Michael Mobley, Ph.D., University of Missouri William Ming Liu, Ph.D., University of Iowa Rebecca L. Toporek, Ph.D., San Francisco

State University Traci Callandrillo, Ph.D., American University Stacey M. Pearson, Ph.D., Michigan

University Angela M. Soth McNett, Ph.D. candidate,

University of Missouri

Work in Progress Group Members Andrew Bland Cyndy Boyd Michele Boyer Jenny Cornish David Davine Benedict (Ben) McWhirter Ernesto R. Escoto Suzanne Lease

Work in Progress Group Members Yuki Okubo Hung-Bin Sheu Susan Stock Sarah Collins Janie Pinterits Maria all filar Graziosis Kevin Henze Allen Ivey

Major Issues Discussed

Generated shared Definition of Multicultural Competence for Racial & Ethnic Minorities Awareness – Racial/Ethnic Cultural Being; Self-in-

Relationship to Others/Systems Knowledge – Specific Content Knowledge both

Between and Within Cultural Group Norms Skills (Basic Listening, Advocacy, Conceptualization,

Discerning Multiple Identities, Identifying subtle culturally specific behaviors; assess client’s identity, development, context & ability to navigate process; universal diverse orientation; Flexibility

Major Issues Discussed

Generated shared Definition of Multicultural Competence for Racial & Ethnic Minorities (continued)

Openness to utilize multiple approaches to address cultural issues

Application of Awareness to Skills & Interventions

Critical Self-Reflections – biases, prejudices, limitations; managing judgments

Understand tension between General and Multicultural Competence

Major Issues Discussed

Small Group Work Focus & Goal:

Identified Essential Components, Behavioral Anchors, & Assessment Methods for Multicultural Competence

Across Developmental Levels Didactic/Experiential Prepracticum Practicum Internship Entry to Profession

Major Issues Discussed

Didactic/Experiential/Prepracticum/Practicum

Openness to Self-Reflection Openness to Feedback Openness to Behavior Change

Initiating & Seeking Feedback Motivation to continue learning after

educational training Openness to Consider Awareness &

Knowledge prior to Skill Development

Major Issues Discussed

Didactic/Experiential/Prepracticum/Practicum (continued)

Valuing Multicultural Competencies moving from aspirational to manifestation and articulation of commitment

Important to note that these essential components are relevant to all developmental levels yet increasing in sophistication and complexity for trainees

Major Issues Discussed

Readiness for Internship & Entry to Profession

Understanding difference between safety and comfort

Consistently demonstrating facility with initiating conversations around race and ethnicity

Ability to articulate places where trainee holds privilege

Ability to manage and interrupt shame and reaction related to privilege

Major Issues Discussed

Readiness for Internship & Entry to Profession (continued)

Understanding difference btwn safety and comfort

Consistently demonstrating facility with initiating conversations around race and ethnicity

Ability to articulate places where trainee holds privilege

Ability to manage and interrupt shame, guilt, and other reactions related to privilege

Major Issues Discussed

Readiness for Internship & Entry to Profession (continued)

Ability to recognize and articulate limitations Demonstrated skills in outreach, training,

supervision, crisis intervention, individual & group psychotherapy

Ability to hold and effectively manage others (clients, peers, staff, campus community) reactions

Major Issues Discussed

Readiness for Internship & Entry to Profession (continued)

Recognizing the limitations of psychology as a discipline

Managing Tensions that are Oppression-Focused

Openness to Cultural Difference and Identities (high contemplation and low defensiveness)

Goals/Outcomes for Future

Continued Collaboration on Developmental Milestones for Multicultural Competency (DMMC) by Work-in-Progress Chicago Group Members

Develop Guidelines for Diverse Academic and Practice Training Programs for Utilization & Implementation

Offer Training for Implementation & Continuing Education for Scientist-Practitioners

Develop Multi-Method, Multi-Trait Assessment Approaches (traditional, online, oral, visual, etc.)

Next Steps & Opportunities for Involvement Convene DMMC Work-in Progress Group

via Electronic – Virtual Communities; in Boston for APA; in New Orleans for National Multicultural Conference Summit

Seek Feedback and Comments from student trainees in both academic and practice settings, professional scientists-practitioners and inter-collaborative Counseling Psychology professional organizations

Contact Information for Getting Involved

Michael Mobley, Ph.D.University of Missouri16 Hill HallColumbia, Missouri 65211Email: MobleyMi@Missouri.eduOffice: 573-882-3382Cell: 573-268-4811