<p>Being culturally competent in practice is an essential skill for any practitioner working with people. Award-winning social worker and diversity trainer Vivian Okeze-Tirado has developed an applied practice model to help you to increase your understanding of diversity and improve your cultural competency:<br><br>D - Decide to be a Culturally Sensitive Practitioner<br>I - Invite people to talk about their cultures, values, beliefs, and experiences<br>V- Value their history, individuality(,) and differences<br>E- Explore the client''s realities, show curiosity<br>R- Reflect upon information and knowledge received<br>S- Scrutinise yourself<br>I -Identify strategies to aid your work<br>T- Train yourself to treat people, children, and families individually<br>Y- Yield to culturally sensitive practice<br><br>Encouraging you to do more than just <i>talk</i> about racism, this simple practice tool provides easily achievable steps and practical guidance to empower you and your colleagues tac