Principle 6: Cultural Humility

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Companion Slides

Not cultural competence — cultural humility. Approaching every person as the expert of their own life.

Key Concepts

  • Cultural humility, not competence — you can never 'master' another culture
  • Every person is the expert on their own experience
  • Curiosity over assumptions: 'Help me understand'
  • Examining your own cultural lens and biases
  • Humility as an ongoing practice, not a destination

Part of

Module 3: Six Core Principles

The SAMHSA framework: Safety, Trust, Peer Support, Collaboration, Empowerment, Cultural Humility.

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