Dr. Margaret focuses today on the vital importance of what’s termed “cultural humility” as she responds to a listener voicemail, pointing out that as she’s a white person, her advice comes from a place of privilege in the US.Do you have to have walked in someone else’s shoes, carried the same load as they have, lived a life very similar to theirs – to truly understand them? Or to offer something helpful to them?I received a very open and honest voicemail this week that addresses this question.Certainly. with the United States as keenly and at times violently divided as our citizens are, it might be hard to find anyone who’d answer “yes” to that question. Yet, when I think about the people I’ve seen through the years as a therapist, I’d hope that at least many – if not most – of them have walked out of my office feeling as if something has been lifted from them. Or that they’ve gleaned some type of perspective that’s helpful. Sometimes, my experience or style is not a good fit for someone, and I refer that person to someone who might be better.But I was very struck by this young woman’s comment and wanted to share with all of you. What follows is a discussion of the difference between cultural competence and cultural humility.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands