At CPS, we practice cultural humility and continually aim to grow in our cultural self-awareness, knowledge, and skills. We understand that each person is unique and lives within a greater social context that influences their experience. As such, we are dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and tailored services that consider the whole person.
Training
At CPS, we value learning and recognize that multicultural self-awareness, knowledge, and skill development is a life-long endeavor. We are committed to supporting personal and professional development to aid in the provision of culturally attuned mental health services.
Clinical Services
We recognize all people as cultural beings with unique backgrounds, experiences, relationships, and intersecting social identities. When providing clinical services, we consider the whole person including the cultural dimensions of one’s identity and related values, beliefs, and attitudes to support culturally attuned treatment. We also consider the socio-cultural context that may be impacting or contributing to the concerns, goals, or challenges clients want to address.
Outreach & Consultation
- Safe Zone: The Safe Zone program was launched at MSU through a joint effort between CPS and Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons (DISC) in 2008. The program provides educational trainings to increase awareness of LGBTQ+ identity, aid LGBTQ+ ally development, and sharpen skills to eradicate heterosexism and transnegativity. The DISC and CPS co-coordinate the Safe Zone program and offer trainings throughout the year. Visit the Safe Zone page for program information, how to attend a training, or become a facilitator.
- Diversity & Inclusion Development: The MSU DID program was launched by CPS in 2018 to support the goals and strategies outlined in MSU’s Diversity and Inclusion Framework. The DID program offers a series of workshops to students, staff, and faculty targeting the expansion of awareness, knowledge, and skills related to diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote personal and professional growth. This program is coordinated in partnership with Human Resources and has expanded to include collaboration with many other campus departments and offices. Information and current offerings can be found on the HR Staff Development page.
Liaison partnerships
CPS works closely with campus departments and student groups to facilitate communication and provide services that are responsive and culturally appropriate to each group’s needs. To discuss establishing a liaison partnership with CPS, please email us. The following are a list of some of these partnerships (click each to link to their page):
American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Services
Diversity and Inclusion Student Commons
Office of International Programs
Office for Disability Services
Asian Student Interracial Association
First-Generation Students Association
Disabled Students Association of Montana State