Hays (2008) reported that as a clinician it is important to self-identify any privileges and/or biases; in order to successfully self-identify, it is important to understand the client’s culture. There are several multicultural components in the presenting case including the age, race, and religion.
The presenting client is an African American pubescent teenage girl. The client, although denying any religious preference, has a Southern Baptist upbringing and attends church, not by choice, at least two to three times a week.
The clinician in the presenting case identifies as a Caucasian female in her early 30’s. The clinician identifies more spiritual than religious and so minimal knowledge of the Southern Baptist background. Due to the obvious
The presenting client is an African American pubescent teenage girl. The client, although denying any religious preference, has a Southern Baptist upbringing and attends church, not by choice, at least two to three times a week.
The clinician in the presenting case identifies as a Caucasian female in her early 30’s. The clinician identifies more spiritual than religious and so minimal knowledge of the Southern Baptist background. Due to the obvious