Multicultural Journal Entry: Holly Askins
Spirituality as a Cultural Component
Culture is the connection of shared beliefs, common practices, and values that is found within a community. Spirituality defines culture by assigning rituals, attitudes, interruptions, and language to ones own life. Spirituality is a chosen individual path that can be shared among many people. The virtual field experience setting provided me with an example of how Spirituality is connected to culture by introducing me to group of faculty and students that share the same beliefs and are action driven daily by those beliefs. Both websites advocate for personal servitude and consistently credit these altruistic actions to their beliefs and spirituality. The …show more content…
A holistic approach to counseling considers students in their entirety by taking their experiences, beliefs, and values and integrating them into a counseling system that better fits their needs. Combining this approach with a culture-specific approach will allow me to examine my own bias as well as carefully begin to weigh the individual against their culture. Positive psychology is beneficial because it helps students who are still discovering them selves learn how to appreciate their differences. When designing techniques I think it is important to consider the roles of religion so that treatment and assessment can be individually tailored. When spirituality and values are not considered trust of the student and family will be lost. When families do not feel that you truly understand their needs, they will not rely on you or assist you in creating a competent multicultural climate. Assessments used in a school-counseling program must be culturally appropriate and unbiased. In order for all students to be given a fair evaluation they must be able to comprehend the content that they are expected to master. If the instruments used are not culturally appropriate students are not given a fair assessment which can lead to poor academic performances and possible increased drop out rates. Paying special attention to disaggregated data, will help in identifying any educational gaps and possible barriers that may be caused by assessment instruments. Identifying gaps in education is vital to developing programs that will help students achieve success. Program development should involve choosing practices that are evidence based and involves the community, administration, and parents. Developing a strong comprehensive counseling program is only part of the commitment that a Professional School Counselor must
Spirituality as a Cultural Component
Culture is the connection of shared beliefs, common practices, and values that is found within a community. Spirituality defines culture by assigning rituals, attitudes, interruptions, and language to ones own life. Spirituality is a chosen individual path that can be shared among many people. The virtual field experience setting provided me with an example of how Spirituality is connected to culture by introducing me to group of faculty and students that share the same beliefs and are action driven daily by those beliefs. Both websites advocate for personal servitude and consistently credit these altruistic actions to their beliefs and spirituality. The …show more content…
A holistic approach to counseling considers students in their entirety by taking their experiences, beliefs, and values and integrating them into a counseling system that better fits their needs. Combining this approach with a culture-specific approach will allow me to examine my own bias as well as carefully begin to weigh the individual against their culture. Positive psychology is beneficial because it helps students who are still discovering them selves learn how to appreciate their differences. When designing techniques I think it is important to consider the roles of religion so that treatment and assessment can be individually tailored. When spirituality and values are not considered trust of the student and family will be lost. When families do not feel that you truly understand their needs, they will not rely on you or assist you in creating a competent multicultural climate. Assessments used in a school-counseling program must be culturally appropriate and unbiased. In order for all students to be given a fair evaluation they must be able to comprehend the content that they are expected to master. If the instruments used are not culturally appropriate students are not given a fair assessment which can lead to poor academic performances and possible increased drop out rates. Paying special attention to disaggregated data, will help in identifying any educational gaps and possible barriers that may be caused by assessment instruments. Identifying gaps in education is vital to developing programs that will help students achieve success. Program development should involve choosing practices that are evidence based and involves the community, administration, and parents. Developing a strong comprehensive counseling program is only part of the commitment that a Professional School Counselor must