L.E.A.R.N.
________ is the done when counselors walk through the general agenda for the initial session and discuss the reasons for asking about personal information. Remember that the client's needs come before the set agenda for the interview; don't cover every intake question at the expense of taking time (usually brief) to address questions and concerns expressed by the client.
Explain
This type of maturity involves the ability of an individual to respond to a situation or their environment in an appropriate manner based upon their psychological strengths and needs
Psychological
counselors must be sensitive to their own inherent racial or cultural identity and privilege, ethnocentrisms, prejudice and stereotypes when interacting with diverse populations.
Self - Awareness
Customs, values, attitudes shared by a group which distinguishes if from another group
Culture
A perspective that focuses on the universal qualities common to all cultures and on aspects of counseling that are generalizable across cultures.
Etic Perspective
The counselor will ___________ a course of action through collaboration with the client. The client must know the importance of his or her participation in the treatment planning process. With client assistance, client beliefs and traditions can serve as a framework for healing in treatment. However, not all clients have the same expectations of treatment involvement; some see the counselor as the expert, desire a directive approach, and have little desire to participate in developing the treatment plan themselves.
Recommend
______ can play a role in a person’s sense of self, ambition, and prejudices. The modern _____ is now one with much more diversification, less rigidity, and broadened horizons.
Family
Counselors must be willing to acknowledge the limitations of their own cultural competency and expertise when dealing with culturally diverse clients. In some cases, they may be advised to seek cultural-specific guidance when working with a client or refer the client to a more culturally competent professional.
flexibility
Promotes eclecticism
(selecting treatment interventions from diverse counseling models)
Multicultural Counseling
A perspective that involves viewing each client as an individual and evaluating the client by using norms from within the client's culture.
Emic Perspective
The counselor and client can ______ a treatment plan that weaves the client's cultural norms and lifeways into treatment goals, objectives, and steps. Once the treatment plan and modality are established and implemented, encourage regular dialog to gain feedback and assess treatment satisfaction. Respecting the client's culture and encouraging communication throughout the process increases client willing to engage in treatment and to adhere to the treatment plan and continuing care recommendations.
Negotiate
_______ well-being can impact psychological health as well as personal wellbeing.
Economic
cause to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something.
Bias
Manifest itself whenever a person experiences conflicting thoughts, feelings or behaviors due to divided cultural loyalties.
Culture conflict
The clusters of particular age groups within a particular social and historical context.
Generational Status
A counselor should ________ to each client from his or her cultural perspective. Avoid interrupting or posing questions before the client finishes talking; instead, find creative ways to redirect dialog (or explain session limitations if time is short). Take time to learn the client's perception of his or her problems, concerns about presenting problems and treatment, and preferences for treatment and healing practices.
Listen
A client’s ____ or _____ ____ may play a big role in how they process/cope with things. It is critical to assess early on how important a role they play in impacting the client’s psychological development.
religious or spiritual identity
_______ is defined as having control, choice, autonomy, and authority or influence over others
power
Dominate culture or culture accepted by the majority of citizens in a given society.
Macro Culture
The narrow and rigid view of the world and other cultural groups that ensues when one uses one's own cultural groups as a reference and standard of normality.
Cultural encapsulation
Counselors should _______ client concerns and discuss the probable differences between you and your clients. Take time to understand each client's explanatory model of illness and health. Recognize, when appropriate, the client's healing beliefs and practices and explore ways to incorporate these into the treatment plan.
Acknowledge
Age-related milestones, physical, cognitive, and psychological skill development that may or may not effect how an individual experiences challenges at different points in life.
Chronological Developmental Challenges
Counselors must be cognizant of societal figures of speech and phrases that trigger ethnic minority groups. Cultural contexts as well as Culture-specific verbal and nonverbal aspects (i.e. gestures, body language, personal space, etc.) of ______ should be considered during client interaction.
Communication
Understanding cultural factors
(as opposed to cultural tunnel vision)
Cultural Awareness
The idea that decisions, and thus what is deemed important, are based on the betterment of others, such as community or family members.
Collectivism