Acknowledge differences and apologize for discrepancies between your behaviors and the people with whom you are talking. Be aware of your own cultural biases and try to be non-judgmental with those with whom you interact. Participate in access rituals. These often involve ceremony, food and expressions of good will. Explain purpose of intervention and the need for reciprocal questions.
Many cultures find questions intrusive.
Yet, for the caregiver, they may be essential in the establishment of understanding. Questions and answers are often the only way to clarify differences in language, customs and unconscious behaviors. Express an appreciation and respect for the culture's strengths in coping with trauma. Every culture has means to deal with trauma and can explain those means. Their understanding of trauma and its implications is inherent in their eventual integration of a tragedy into their lives.