Chapter 2 Flashcards
True or False: Relapse Prevention is a one size fits process?
False
The imposition of treatment approaches creates what from counselors and the overall treatment process?
Resistance and Disconnection
True or False: Research indicates that clients who attend culturally appropriate programs do better in treatment?
True
True or False: Counselors do not need to understand their own cultural values and recognize how they can be projected onto clients from other backgrounds.
False
What is culture?
Developed values, norms, family style, social roles and behaviors in response to historical, political, economic and social realities.
What is ethnicity?
Sense of commonality transmitted over generations by the family and reinforced by the surrounding community. Ethnicity is more specific and refers to the notion that members of an ethnic community share common identity, ideals, aspirations, and a sense of continuity.
What is Collectivism?
Emphasizes the entire group, and characters the cultures of most Asian, Arabic, and African countries.
What are some aspects of effective multicultural counseling?
1) Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Differences regardless of ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and religion
2) Respect and reverence of all human beings while having a genuine stance that is without judgement
3) A passionate curiosity in the heart and soul searching for understanding in the spirit of knowing.
What are the levels of the Model of Cultural Competency?
1) Culturally Destructive
2) Cultural Blindness
3) Cultural Competency
4) Cultural Proficiency
What does it mean to be culturally destructive?
Lowest level of cultural competency. Negative attitude toward others from different cultures.
What is cultural blindness?
Counselors believe everyone is equal and one size fits all.
What is cultural competency?
Counselors are open and willing to explore cultural differences, norms and customs, and yet their understanding is limited.
What is cultural proficiency?
Final level of cultural competency. The result of extensive study, immersion in a variety of cultures, and personal culture reflections and exploration.
What are important considerations in treatment of African Americans?
Spirituality
The Church
The role of women in the family
Concept of collectivism as their world view “us not I”
True or False: There is a correlation between church attendance and abstinence among African Americans but not European Americans.
True
Where did the label Hispanics come from?
US Government
What does Latino refer to?
Latino refers to a person in the Spanish speaking country of origin including Puerto Rican, Cuban, Mexican American, and Central & South American.
What is Machoism?
This is a desirable quality for a Latino male characterized by dominance, sexual prowess, physical strength and honor.
What are some important values in the Spanish-Hispanic- Latino community?
Respect, Personal Relations and Trust
Emotional and personal restraint along with discipline and the avoidance of bringing shame to the family at all costs.
True or False: Shame is not a big deal in Asian culture
False, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are doubly affected by shame.
What areas should counselors not pressure Asian clients in?
Eye contact and expressing emotions
What is the dichotomy exists within the Native American community
Native Americans have the highest rate of alcoholism in the US but they also have the highest rate of abstention.
What are the values within the Native American community?
Harmony with nature, cooperation, group connections, humility and sharing of wealth and benefits. They value spirituality and living in the moment.
What group of people would benefit from Group therapy ?
Native Americans
