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is common to talk about poor health using physical terms instead of emotional ones, e.g., describing stomach aches and headaches rather than anxiety. Cultural safety Practising cultural safety means: – Respecting the culture of the community by using appropriate language and behaviour – Not doing anything that causes the young person to feel ashamed or embarrassed – Supporting the young person’s right to make decisions about seeking culturally based care (136) Work with an interpreter or a bilingual worker When the young person does not speak English, has limited English, or chooses to communicate their distress in their primary language, the best solution may be to use a professional interpreter. The choice to use a trained interpreter or a family member must be made by the young person. Being able to do so will help the young person to feel that they are in control of the situation. Language holds and creates our reality, experience, culture, and worldview. A good interpreter will concentrate on accurately conveying equivalent meaning, as well as reporting the direct answers to your questions and any other responses that are offered. You should also be aware that the interpreter may bring their own biases to the situation.
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