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The Multicultural Approach to Counseling
The Multicultural Approach to counseling emphasizes the need for therapists to be culturally competent and aware of their own cultural identities and biases. It advocates for personalized counseling practices that respect and integrate clients' cultural, ethnic, and racial identities into the therapeutic process. This approach highlights the importance of understanding cultural differences in expressions of distress, therapeutic expectations, and healing practices. Techniques include cultural empathy, active listening, and adapting therapeutic models to align with the client's cultural background. It's essential for effectively working with diverse populations.
References:
Sue, D.W., & Sue, D. (2016). Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice. Wiley.
Ratts, M.J., Singh, A.A., Nassar-McMillan, S., Butler, S.K., & McCullough, J.R. (2016). Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies. American Counseling Association.