Discussion – Cultural Competence in Counseling
CCMH/502: Graduate Portfolio
Wk 4 Discussion – Cultural Competence in Counseling
Wk 4 – Group: Group Staffing and Interpersonal Skills Demonstration
Discussion Topic
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.
Due Thursday
One of the areas counselors should consider is cultural awareness. Respecting cultural differences and perspectives will help you form more meaningful and productive interactions with your clients.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
What role does cultural awareness play in the counseling process? How can cultural awareness benefit the counselor/client relationship?
How is a lack of cultural competency a detriment to a counselor? How is it detrimental to a client?
What are some methods for developing cultural awareness?
What are some challenges to developing and applying cultural competency?
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