K-W Counselling Services is committed to creating a community where all aspects of diversity are celebrated and supported.We aim to enrich our community by providing cutting edge training related to all aspects of diversity including how to support people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual/gender identities, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and beliefs.

Our diversity and cultural competency training seeks to provide participants with an insight into how people and cultures differ while creating an environment of  empathy and unity.

Diversity and cultural competency training is critical for anyone working either internationally or in a multicultural environment. We provide training for public sector, such as doctors, nurses and other social service providers, as well as corporate staff working with either colleagues or clients from different cultural backgrounds.

What are the benefits of diveristy and cultural competence training?

There are numerous benefits to cross cultural competency training. Ten of the most critical ones include:

• Self-Awareness: People learn about their own strengths, weaknesses, prejudices and preconceptions.
• Builds Confidence: Diversity and cultural competency training promotes self-confidence in individuals and teams through empowerment.
• Breaks down Barriers: Our training demystifies 'the other' and creates awareness.
• Builds Trust: Awareness leads to dialogue which leads to understanding which results in trust.
• Motivates: Through self-analysis people begin to recognise areas in which they need to improve and become motivated to develop.
• Opens Horizons: Our training helps people think outside the box.
• Develops People Skills: Participants develop better 'people skills' - they begin to deal with people with sensitivity and empathy.
• Develops Listening Skills: By becoming good listeners, people become good communicators.
• Using Common Ground: Participants move towards creating a shared space while continuing to appreciate and celebrate difference.

For more information on our diversity and cultural competency training please contact Lois Booth at 519-884-0000 x227.