The Importance of Cultural Competence

Women of Various Ethnicities

The concept of cultural competence is relatively straightforward; it refers to a person’s awareness of cultural differences and the impact these differences may have on them. Whether you are an EMT, social worker, teacher, administrator, or any other profession, employees in these roles should be aware that there may be important cultural differences between their … Read more

What is Toxic Positivity and How It Affects Us

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What Is Toxic Positivity? People who believe in toxic positivity feel better when things go wrong. But they also become depressed if things go well. They think everything is fine even though it isn’t. They ignore problems because they’re afraid of them. They refuse to admit mistakes or failures. They try to convince themselves that … Read more