Erin Holleman

CORE
COMPETENCY 2

Core Competency: 2

Engage Diversity and Difference in

Practice

Practice Behavior: 2.1

Apply and communicate understanding

of the importance of diversity and
difference in shaping life experiences in
practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro
levels
Serve individual clients as well as the
diverse populations of the community.
Continue to self-educate on diverse
populations and cultures.

Practice Behavior: 2.2

Present themselves as learners and

engage clients and constituencies as
experts of their own experiences
Ensure all clients right to self
determination. Perform motivational
interviews during client counseling.

Practice Behavior: 2.3

Apply self-awareness and self-regulation

to manage the influence of personal
biases and values in working with
diverse clients and constituencies
Self-educate about micro aggressions
and avoid them in practice. Become
familiar with personal biases and values
and how they impact practice.