Journal: Multicultural Awareness This journal will discuss my multicultural awareness and explain the results of my multicultural assessment. It will then journey through my realization of other and explains the impact it had on my cultural beliefs. Lastly, it will contain my counselor identity and the changes I plan to implement as a result of my self – assessment.
Multicultural Self-Assessment After I completed the multicultural self-assessment, I realized that I should be more aware of the things I say and do. I now want to be more culturally sensitive and ensure that my words are not harmful or offensive to anyone. I always try to be mindful of my words but I am glad the assessment was able to shine a brighter light on my awareness. I …show more content…
I am thankful that I grew up in a diverse neighborhood. When I was a child I did not understand the importance of being a diverse person. In reviewing the text, I can see the importance of being a diverse counselor. Counselors are aware of their client worldviews and whenever possible immerse themselves in diverse experiences (Hays & Gray, 2014, P.243). I plan to always be self aware, continue to education myself and complete trainings about diversity.
Statement of Counseling Identity I will strive to remain educated and up to date on all issues. I will remain aware of myself and the world views of others. I will remain respectful and treat all with dignity. I will respect others while remaining true to what I believe. I will allow my spirit to guide me and refer those who I cannot help. I will always promote wellness, while remaining conscious of others needs. I will always have the best interest of others in heart and put care into treatment.
Importance of Multicultural Awareness and Cultural …show more content…
An effective counselor will be aware of the cultural differences because they will need to incorporate it when helping the client. It is essential that the counselor have an understanding of the client’s culture. This will help them to understand what the client is going through and be aware of why it affects them in that way. Increasing one’s multicultural competency is a lifelong process in social advocacy (Hays & Gray, 2014, P.243). In conclusion, it is essential that the counselor in training realize that they have to understand and be knowledgeable about their client’s culture and word
Multicultural Self-Assessment After I completed the multicultural self-assessment, I realized that I should be more aware of the things I say and do. I now want to be more culturally sensitive and ensure that my words are not harmful or offensive to anyone. I always try to be mindful of my words but I am glad the assessment was able to shine a brighter light on my awareness. I …show more content…
I am thankful that I grew up in a diverse neighborhood. When I was a child I did not understand the importance of being a diverse person. In reviewing the text, I can see the importance of being a diverse counselor. Counselors are aware of their client worldviews and whenever possible immerse themselves in diverse experiences (Hays & Gray, 2014, P.243). I plan to always be self aware, continue to education myself and complete trainings about diversity.
Statement of Counseling Identity I will strive to remain educated and up to date on all issues. I will remain aware of myself and the world views of others. I will remain respectful and treat all with dignity. I will respect others while remaining true to what I believe. I will allow my spirit to guide me and refer those who I cannot help. I will always promote wellness, while remaining conscious of others needs. I will always have the best interest of others in heart and put care into treatment.
Importance of Multicultural Awareness and Cultural …show more content…
An effective counselor will be aware of the cultural differences because they will need to incorporate it when helping the client. It is essential that the counselor have an understanding of the client’s culture. This will help them to understand what the client is going through and be aware of why it affects them in that way. Increasing one’s multicultural competency is a lifelong process in social advocacy (Hays & Gray, 2014, P.243). In conclusion, it is essential that the counselor in training realize that they have to understand and be knowledgeable about their client’s culture and word