Discrimination In Helping Profession

Being in the helping profession is not only learning about theories and putting them into practice. Being in the helping profession is more than just seeing clients and applying your techniques to help them. An individual in the helping profession needs to have multicultural competence to be an all-round effective counselor. A counselor cannot consider himself or herself to have multicultural competence if they only read the material. A counselor needs to participate and engage in an environment where they can achieve competence working with a diverse group. Reading a theory or clinical implications is different than experiencing a diverse culture face-to-face. Gaining hands on experience allows an individual to gain much more knowledge than simply reading a …show more content…
Discrimination can be intentional or unintentional, either way it should not be tolerated. For example, when an individual’s spouse becomes sick and they are denied visitation in the hospital because that state does not view them as a married couple, is a form of discrimination. Another form of intentionally discrimination would be public ridicule against an individual or group in the LGBT population. When searching to rent or buy a home, many individuals in the LGBT population may face discrimination because of their sexual orientation or choice of gender. Although many states prohibit discrimination one the basis of race, gender, and sexual orientation many workplaces, insurance companies, housing, and healthcare providers still deny these individuals rights. Many workplaces and housings may come up with excuses to deny individuals their rights and not seem discriminating. For example, an individual in the LGBT population may be looking for employment and when asked for their sexual orientation may not receive a call for employment in that