Advocates argue that for the profession to evolve and better serve the needs of diverse clients, it must embrace counseling theories that address lingering gaps in more traditional approaches.
Tag: Multiculturalism & Diversity
Multiculturalism & Diversity
Counselors must understand that relationship boundaries considered ‘healthy’ by the dominant culture in the U.S. don’t automatically apply to immigrant and bicultural clients.
When placed in historical context, it becomes easy to understand why many Black Americans remain skeptical that mental health professionals are truly here to help them.
ACA organized a roundtable discussion with congressional and state representatives on policies that can help reduce anti-Asian racism and discrimination.
Counselors share what it is like to experience the world as a Black person while working in a profession that remains predominantly white.
To provide stronger support to this community, it helps for counselors to understand the factors and prejudices that have historically contributed to anti-Asian sentiment and discrimination.
Those who are part of communities across the BIPOC spectrum face increased oppression and unique challenges because of the intersection of their cultural and LGBTQ+ identities.
Are barbers untrained solution-focused counselors?
The potential effectiveness of counseling is minimized when these clients’ varied and diverse experiences are overlooked or disregarded in the process of addressing presenting problems.
To establish culturally responsive care, counselors must consider both the macro-level political stress that is causing these students harm and the micro-level challenges that affect their psychological well-being.