Cultural Counseling Theorists

The Impact of History and Counseling Theories on Culturally Diverse Populations

There are many sayings that come to mind when referring to the history of group. It is thought that you can’t get to where you are going without knowing where you came from. Many cultural groups have been discriminated upon and oppressed throughout the years. As a counselor I believe that is important to research and understand that history. In educating ourselves about different cultural groups, there is a chance that counselors become more equipped to help them with their struggles.
History and Theories of Counseling Most mental health professionals have not been trained to work with any one other that the main stream individuals or groups (Sue & Sue, 2016). In the history of counseling there was not much enfaces placed on being a diverse counselor. The theories were based on those from Euro American or Western Cultures. The theories were considered to be biased against diverse groups and minorities (Sue & Sue, 2016). White Euro American cultures are seen as not only desirable but normative as well (Sue & Sue …show more content…
In particular the African American group has been struggling with racism throughout history. The struggle started when the enslavement of African American people began. While African Americans were enslaved they were made to feel inferior and not even considered to be equal to those who were white. During the civil rights movement, people of color banded together to combat economic and social injustices that were against them (Sue & Sue, 2016). African Americans still believe that they are oppressed as a people. Blacks think that they are treated far worse than whites and worse than any other minority groups when it comes to getting equal treatment in apply for mortgages, in media and in job promotions (Sue and Sue,