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The Social Work Stories Podcast
International Social Work and the Practice of Cultural Humility - Ep. 91
Sep 6, 2024
An Australian social worker shares insights from practicing in Türkiye with urban refugee populations. He discusses the challenges of applying Western social work methods in a non-Western environment, focusing on the importance of cultural humility. Key topics include navigating language barriers, addressing mental health issues sensitively, and empowering refugees to define their own needs. The conversation highlights moving away from a savior mentality to fostering collaborative relationships, emphasizing the richness of shared stories in building supportive communities.
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- Successful international social work hinges on the necessity of cultural humility, requiring practitioners to reflect on their biases and assumptions during interventions.
- Effective communication about mental health with refugee populations must involve culturally sensitive terminology and methods that respect local cultural nuances.
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Cultural Challenges in Social Work Practice
Practicing social work in a different cultural context presents unique challenges, particularly in acknowledging and addressing the cultural frameworks in which social work operates. A social worker shared his experiences in Turkey, initially working on material aid programs for refugee families, where he felt disconnected from community needs and was required to conform to a hierarchical organizational culture. This experience highlighted the difficulties of navigating a practice environment that prioritized quantifiable outputs, often neglecting the holistic, person-centered approach endemic to traditional social work. The worker's transition to a community center allowed for a more trauma-informed, participatory approach, demonstrating the importance of understanding local cultural nuances in building effective social work practices.
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