The Cultural Awareness Journal

About the Book

What happens next after that powerful workshop on cultural sensitivity and awareness? What if you are culturally aware or you don't understand why topics on cultural competency won't go away. Actually you were raised anyway to treat everyone the same. Trust me this is the journal for you all. You are not required to read a book on culture or take a class learning about different cultures. Your benefit from this book will be what you experience. That's the goal of this journal...to let you emotionally experience your excitement after a powerful training on diversity or maybe frustration from hearing once again that you're insensitive to the cultural experiences of others. I want to help you experience whatever is beneath your thoughts, emotions, or behaviors without judgment. This journal provides a safe haven yet acceptance where you are and ultimately movement to understanding how broad culture awareness really is. I ultimately want you to have a life that includes relationships and life experiences that help you relax and enjoy the influences of culture every day. This is my aim each day.

About the Author

Dr. Jackson has a PhD from Virginia Tech in Counselor Education with a concentration in Race and Social Policy. After teaching in higher education, Dr. Jackson desired increased opportunities to train in her specialty area of Multicultural Counseling, specifically increasing cultural competency of those in her profession. Starting her own business, Culturally Competent Consulting, allowed Dr. Jackson to reach a broader audience needing the same context of information. Her cultural identity interest began at an early age and she absolutely loves cultural dialogue, cultural engagement, and cultural education. From her cultured music selection, to her diverse book collection, to her global friendships, she truly embodies cultural awareness. She has the authenticity to really share with others her cultural experiences and ultimately learn the culture of her audiences when training. Cultural competency is at the core of her life mission. She really wanted to share with others in a journal format what it means to be culturally competent Dr. Jackson currently lives in Indiana near her sister, niece, and nephew. Her interests include dancing, smooth jazz concerts, traveling, and spending time with her loving niece and nephew.