The Microskills Hierarchy is a pyramid shaped tool that helps a person construct a cultural intentionality. Like any good structure, a firm foundation is required and here that foundation consists of ethics, multicultural competence, and wellness. Observing and following professional standards is crucial in the helping field. Further, to be an effective helper one must have awareness, knowledge, and skills not only in his or her culture, but others cultures as well. Wellness helps both the client and counselor discover strengths to assist them with their well-being. On the next step of the hierarchy we find attending behavior and empathy which is defined by interacting with others using appropriate eye contact, certain vocal qualities,
