Counselors need to consider multiple aspects of Yuki’s life in order to develop effective interventions and prevention strategies. Also, it is vital in prevention and intervention strategies for counselors to respond empathetically to cultural differences. However, counselors…
Cultural differences can account the difference in values the people uphold, which makes way for their fundamental standard on what is wrong or what right, what is good and what is bad, or even what is civil and what is…
When a counselor is working with diverse populations such as a Euro-American counselor facilitation groups for Mexican-American clients the counselor needs to be aware of their client’s needs and have an understanding of their culture. One way of better understanding a culture other than your own is by assimilating yourself into the culture you are unfamiliar with, therefore, participate in that cultures rituals learning about their beliefs. After learning about the cultures history religious beliefs, rituals, and way of life it helps the counselor better understand their clients. Paniagua (2014) reports group therapy has been shown to be successful with Mexican American clients because the culture values cooperation of the group above the…
The clinical case manager needs to be aware of the client’s cultural beliefs and customs. According to Suárez- Orozco, et al., (2013), social workers need to be aware and should take into consideration when completing an assessment, “the ability of the client in regards to language, educational background, and cultural norms but also recognize that many immigrant clients are concerned about diagnostic labels due to cultural stigma and/or immigration…
In Taylor’s Underlying Principles of the Intentional Relationship Model, principle ten states “Cultural Competence is Central to Practice”, explaining that the therapist must be informed of human diversity (e.g; age, sex, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status) (Taylor 2008). Cultural competence is fundamental to a therapist’s skillset, and remain a mindful consideration when working with individuals with different cultural values in order to maintain optimal client relations. Taylor goes on to explain that “When people share world views, religious or spiritual orientations, occupations, cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds, or other important things in common, they may experience this sharing as a powerfully validating and comforting experience (Taylor 2008)”. But, this shared viewpoint does not always manifest itself as a comforting experience, as shown by the NFL boycott.…
Hello Dr. Shaw Appropriate dynamic sizing is a critical part of cultural competency (Sue, 1998). In reading about Dynamic sizing, I realized that I generalized all Latin people. A group or population can be stereotyped as well. Saying that Latin families are family orientated is just generalizing Latin people. When in sessions counselors have to learn to Dynamic size appropriately so that they do not engage in stereotypical behavior.…
Literature Review My current practicum placement is at ReDiscover Common Ground in Grandview, Missouri. The members (clients) of ReDiscover come from many diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Each member shares at least one common ground, the fact that they all are working towards healthy living with mental illness. Due to the impact that mental health disorders have on each individual many members of ReDiscover are unable to obtain jobs or maintain healthy relationships with others.…
Another important point is flexibility since as the internal organization of the family structure is more flexible, allowing to adopt new roles and rules, will facilitate the resolution of conflicts. This capacity of the system gives rise to the resource of adaptability, which is nothing more than the ability of the family to face the changes and adapt to the social environment; That is, the capacity to modify the power structure, role relationships, and rules depending on the new situation. One of the greatest influences on African-American families is religion, the "LGBT persons who mature in a religious community context experiencing increased discrimination and internalized homophobia (ie, negative attitudes, beliefs, feelings, and stereotypes…
1. Develops a therapeutic relationship with clients Therapeutic relationship is the special connection between the nurse and client that is based on trust, empathy, respect, and professional intimacy. On the afternoon shift the certified nursing assistant (CNA) reported to me that a client did not have dinner.…
Alvord’s methods for demonstrating cultural competence are powerful and effective. They aim to treat patients to lead a balanced life, as respect for cultural differences aids in preventing an imbalance among the mind, body, and soul (Alvord & Van Pelt, 2000). In our progressively diverse society, reduction of ethnocentric thinking could vastly improve public health, as patients would be treated as the unique individuals they are. In implementing effective communication, providers can utilize active listening to learn more about the cultural desires and boundaries of the patient. Providers can subsequently show respect for the culture and build the trust of the patient.…
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…
The first video I viewed was Carl Rogers and Client Centered Therapy. In Client Centered Therapy, according to Rogers, the therapist needs to be genuine and congruent while displaying a nothing hidden attitude (1965). Prior to his session with Gloria, he said, “realness in me equals realness in her” (1965). It is important in Client Centered Therapy for the therapist to display attending skills by actively listening to what the client is saying; thus allowing them to explore deep within themselves. I did notice during the video that Rogers sat leaning forward, a style used in active listening.…
For example, the study attempted to break down language and cultural barriers by using Pakistani therapists. Furthermore, if the therapist was not South Asian they were still required to learn about Pakistani history, morals, and culture from their colleges. Another aspect of retooling CBT to be effective for this population involved the assessment of the patient’s cultural identity and family ties to create the best plan of action for each client. After conducting both the traditional CBT with half the clients and the culturally sensitive CBT with the other half clients, the researchers found that those participating in the culturally…
Counseling is growing, but there is no growth quite rapid enough to keep up with the diversity of people in this world. Knowing all of this, cultural competency in awareness of the limits of counseling research is essential before entering a counseling…
Issues – first section: Before continuing onwards, it is important to understand the definition of the term ‘culture’ since understanding about culture and being knowledgeable about cultural differences between countries could be helpful in solving the issues that were faced in the case of Stephen Shawler. Culture is an extremely complex topic since it cannot be defined in a single definition and in general, culture can be termed as “a set of socially constructed meanings that shape the behaviour of people in a particular society” (Francesco & Gold 2005, p. 18). In addition, cultural difference exists in the world because people have different perspectives of viewing traditions, beliefs, norms and different methods of expressing personalities…