Yuki Kondo-Shah concerns can be viewed through the use of Bronfenbrenner’s Biological Developmental Theory. Bronfenbrenner's Biological Developmental Theory depicts the social context and biological aspect of an individual. Based on Bronfenbrenner's model, multiple factors of the environmental influences children's cognition (Komiya & Mizokawa, 2014, p. 134). In this case, the Bronfenbrenner model is useful in the sense of recognizing the impact of external factors on an individual to acquire feelings of belongingness (Bond & Cartmell, 2015, p. 98).
In this case, Yuki is having conflicts with her sense of self. Yuki is aware of her cultural values since her father was raised in a Muslim family, and her mother was raised as a Christian. Also, …show more content…
Yuki is conflicting between two cultures American and Japanese. Thus, it is vital for counselors to be aware of any self-biases. Additionally, it is important for the counselor to understand both cultural aspects in order to help clients with their conflicts. In this case, counselors must recognize that belonging can have multiple meanings to different individuals (Bond & Cartmell, 2015, p. 9i8). Yuki’s conflicts with both American culture and Japanese culture has led difficulties with fitting in with peer groups. In general, socio-cognitive in a child occurs due to a web of socio-economic status, social environment, educational system, and culture (Komiya & Mizokawa, 2014, p. 145). The counselor needs to be able to incorporate multiple aspects for each culture. Yuki needs a counselor that is patient, and considers multiple aspects such as external and internal context. Lui & Eckert (2014) depict the understanding of individuals roles and their personalities through global or multidimensional perspectives (p. 657). In addition, Cartmel & Bond (2015) illustrates that respecting religious and cultural differences is important in relation to belongingness. Overall, counselors must understand their clients, be able to communicate effectively, and consider multiple context of cultural aspects in order to effectively help
In this case, Yuki is having conflicts with her sense of self. Yuki is aware of her cultural values since her father was raised in a Muslim family, and her mother was raised as a Christian. Also, …show more content…
Yuki is conflicting between two cultures American and Japanese. Thus, it is vital for counselors to be aware of any self-biases. Additionally, it is important for the counselor to understand both cultural aspects in order to help clients with their conflicts. In this case, counselors must recognize that belonging can have multiple meanings to different individuals (Bond & Cartmell, 2015, p. 9i8). Yuki’s conflicts with both American culture and Japanese culture has led difficulties with fitting in with peer groups. In general, socio-cognitive in a child occurs due to a web of socio-economic status, social environment, educational system, and culture (Komiya & Mizokawa, 2014, p. 145). The counselor needs to be able to incorporate multiple aspects for each culture. Yuki needs a counselor that is patient, and considers multiple aspects such as external and internal context. Lui & Eckert (2014) depict the understanding of individuals roles and their personalities through global or multidimensional perspectives (p. 657). In addition, Cartmel & Bond (2015) illustrates that respecting religious and cultural differences is important in relation to belongingness. Overall, counselors must understand their clients, be able to communicate effectively, and consider multiple context of cultural aspects in order to effectively help