Have you ever been to a cultural competency training and thought it was a complete waste of time? Dr. Raquel Martin has, and she has a message for all those who have felt this way: you're not a terrible person, most of these trainings completely miss the mark. Dr. Martin shares the history of cultural competence, how we have lost the original vision of the concept, and methods to remedy this issue. Because therapy can't be the only safe space, we must improve the human experience. Dr. Raquel Martin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor, and Research Scientist that holds her PhD in Medical and Clinical Psychology. Dr. Martin specializes in racism related stress, racial identity development, and anti-racist and anti-oppressive care. Dr. Martin is passionate about mental health education, activism, and critical consciousness. As a practicing psychologist, Dr. Martin works directly with patients to help them identify and resolve emotions, beliefs, and thoughts that are impacting their mental health. As a research scientist and author, Dr. Martin contributes to the growing narrative regarding mental health disparities, racial identity, and trauma based interventions. Finally, as a professor, Dr. Martin mentors, educates, and advocates for the next generation of clinicians. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx