Foster Care Training

Intercultural communication involves the sharing of information across different cultures and social location and seeks to understand the differences in how people from diverse perspectives most effectively work together. We will work to increase understanding of the different factors at play when communicating with folks of different backgrounds to ensure increased collaboration and facilitate repair when miscommunications take place. Knowing who we are and what we bring to our teams helps inform how we can effectively nourish positive relationships at work and therefore help increase efficacy as youth-service providers. Reflective-based activities will increase participants’ understanding of self. Some activities may also be used in work with youth and families. Media used will build off the lecture content to optimize the space for all learning styles as the training explores ways in communicating across lines of difference.