In the opening case with Fernando M., the counselor decided to see the family because the bilingual therapist was ill. Once the session started, it was clear that the parents were unable to speak English. Under these circumstances, what would you have done and why?
Communication is the key for the success of every counseling session. To start and maintain a therapeutic dialogue, the counselor should build rapport and trust with the client before he can start to gather necessary information needed for better understanding of the client’s issues and finding the best treatment. If I was the counselor of Mr. Fernando M. I will suggest to the client to re schedule the appointment until a Spanish speaking counselor is available for them to start the therapy.
What are some of your own class-bound assumptions? How can these assumptions be harmful to others who are not in your same social class?
People who are living in poverty may have some difficulties travelling to mental health facilities for treatment. People who suffer from poverty should not be denied the necessary help that they need especially with mental health problems. The lack of support from their community may place people who suffer from mental health issues in harm and worsen their condition. They needed counseling services to strengthen their coping skills and ability …show more content…
Our values may also have similarities with Mexicans or Hispanics due to Spanish influence from 1500 to 1800 colonization. We seek help from family members and asked for advice when experiencing any difficulty in life. Seeking counseling services can place a bad image to the family due to stigma attached to mental health issues. To most Filipino American, achievements and success of an individual are considered a source of pride for the family rather than the individual and group harmony is
Communication is the key for the success of every counseling session. To start and maintain a therapeutic dialogue, the counselor should build rapport and trust with the client before he can start to gather necessary information needed for better understanding of the client’s issues and finding the best treatment. If I was the counselor of Mr. Fernando M. I will suggest to the client to re schedule the appointment until a Spanish speaking counselor is available for them to start the therapy.
What are some of your own class-bound assumptions? How can these assumptions be harmful to others who are not in your same social class?
People who are living in poverty may have some difficulties travelling to mental health facilities for treatment. People who suffer from poverty should not be denied the necessary help that they need especially with mental health problems. The lack of support from their community may place people who suffer from mental health issues in harm and worsen their condition. They needed counseling services to strengthen their coping skills and ability …show more content…
Our values may also have similarities with Mexicans or Hispanics due to Spanish influence from 1500 to 1800 colonization. We seek help from family members and asked for advice when experiencing any difficulty in life. Seeking counseling services can place a bad image to the family due to stigma attached to mental health issues. To most Filipino American, achievements and success of an individual are considered a source of pride for the family rather than the individual and group harmony is