Hays ADDRESSING Model Template

COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THIS TABLE FOR YOUR ASSESSMENT

An example of a partially completed table is provided on the next page.

Cultural Group (according to the ADDRESSING model)

How You Identify

Implications for your work. Consider where you have privilege, and what groups might be easy or difficult to work with.

A. Age (and generational influences).
 
 

D. Disability (developmental).
 
 

D. Disability (acquired).
 
 

R. Religion and spiritual identity.
 
 

E. Ethnicity and racial identity.
 
 

S. Socioeconomic status.
 
 

S. Sexual orientation.
 
 

I. Indigenous heritage.
 
 

N. National origin.
 
 

G. Gender.
 
 

After filling out the table above, review your entries. Then use the space below and respond to the following:

Based on your entries to the table above, evaluate three areas where you have privilege and three areas where you do not (this is also part of the first discussion in this course). Provide examples of each.

Evaluate how your own cultural identities or other factors may possibly influence you to have any biases in relation to others with different cultural identities.

Analyze the implications your cultural identifications may have on your professional relationships.

THIS IS A PARTIALLY COMPLETED EXAMPLE AND IS PROVIDED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE THE TEMPLATE.

Cultural Group (according to the ADDRESSING model)

How You Identify

Implications for your work. Consider where you have privilege, and what groups might be easy or difficult to work with.

A. Age (and generational influences).
Middle age (40s).
I would have difficulty working with children and young adults (15–20). I realize I’m too verbal in my therapy approach, and appreciate clients who can have discussions involving complex concepts.

D. Disability (developmental).
 
 

D. Disability (acquired).
 
 

R. Religion and spiritual identity.
 
 

E. Ethnicity and racial identity.
 
 

S. Socioeconomic status.
 
 

S. Sexual orientation.
Gay
I know I have biases against individuals who follow a strict and literal interpretation of the scriptures.

I. Indigenous heritage.
 
 

N. National origin.
 
 

G. Gender.
Male
I would have problems working with individuals who follow strict social sex roles. (Only men can do men things, and only women can do women things). I find gender and social sex roles much more fluid.

Reference

Hays, P. A. (2008). Looking into the clinician’s mirror: Cultural self-assessment. In P. A. Hays (Ed.), Addressing cultural complexities in practice: Assessment, diagnosis, and therapy (2nd ed., pp. 41–62). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Cultural Group (according to the ADDRESSING model)    How You Identify      Implications for your work. Consider where you have privilege, and what groups might be easy or difficult to work with.

Age (and generational influences). Young adulthood (late 20s). I may find it easier to connect with clients who are in a similar age range and share similar cultural references and experiences. However, I may struggle to relate to older or younger clients, especially in understanding their perspectives and life challenges.
Disability (developmental).
Disability (acquired).
Religion and spiritual identity. Non-religious. I may have difficulty understanding and empathizing with clients who have strong religious or spiritual beliefs, especially if their beliefs conflict with my own worldview.
Ethnicity and racial identity. Caucasian. As a member of the racial majority in many Western countries, I may have inherent privileges and biases that affect my interactions with clients from marginalized racial or ethnic groups. I need to be aware of these biases and work actively to counteract them in my practice.
Socioeconomic status. Middle class. I may have biases or assumptions about individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, such as attributing their struggles solely to personal responsibility rather than systemic factors. This could affect my ability to provide culturally sensitive and equitable care to clients of different socioeconomic statuses.
Sexual orientation. Heterosexual. I may unintentionally marginalize or invalidate the experiences of LGBTQ+ clients due to my heterosexual identity. It’s important for me to recognize and address any biases or assumptions I may have about sexual orientation in my practice.
Indigenous heritage.
National origin.
Gender. Female. I may face challenges in working with clients who hold traditional gender norms or stereotypes, particularly if they expect a female clinician to fulfill certain gendered roles or behave in specific ways. Additionally, I may encounter biases or assumptions about women’s capabilities and expertise in certain professional contexts.

Reference

Hays, P. A. (2008). Looking into the clinician’s mirror: Cultural self-assessment. In P. A. Hays (Ed.), Addressing cultural complexities in practice: Assessment, diagnosis, and therapy (2nd ed., pp. 41–62). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

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