Multicultural Counseling Flashcards
Race
- Biological construct
- Race is physical and genetic
- Skin color, facial features, hear texture…
Social construct of race
- Group of people categorized by physical traits
- Affects privilege received form society
- More scientifically valid
Ethnicity
Tied into geography
Broad definition- culture and physical characteristics
Narrow definition:
- Common ancestry
- Common traditions
- Common language, behavior, habits, dress, food..
Culture
Shared thoughts, behaviors, symbols, and way of life among a large group of people.
Is culture inclusive or exclusive?
Inclusive- Culture encompasses gender, sexual orientation, disability, ect.
Exclusive- Culture only encompasses race
Components of culture
- Race and ethnicity
- Religion
- Age
- National origin
- Occupation
- Gender
Etic
- Theory is universal
- “Good therapy is good therapy”
- Disorders are treated the same way
Emic
- Theory is contextually specific
- Different in culture affect theory
- Interventions are culture specific
Tripartite model of personal identity
Individual Level - All individuals are unique in some respect (influenced by genetics, not shared experienced)
Group Level - All individuals in some respect, are like some other individuals (shared experiences across gender, SES, race, age, ability, sexual orientation)
Universal Level - All individuals are in some ways, like all other individuals (ability for language, biological similarities)
Stimulus value vs. Client characteristics
- Race/ethnicity
- SES
- Sexual orientation
- Ability/disability status
- Age
For multicultural competence you must have….
- Awareness
- Skills
- Knowledge
Knowledge
Understanding that not everyone has the same world view
- Collectivism vs. Individualism
- Perceptions of beauty and age
role of external forces: Historical, economic, sociopolitical
(How do we not stereotype given this knowledge?)
Multicultural therapy & implications for practice
Use techniques & goals consistent with life experiences and cultural values
Acknowledge that we are comprised of individual, group and other multidimensions
Universal and culture-specific strategies for different groups
Assist the client and focus on context; attend to collectivism & societal operations
Become aware of your own cultural values and how that affects your counseling style and approach
Become aware of your own cultural values and how that affects your counseling style and approach
Understand how you can integrate a multicultural view with your theoretical orientation
Barriers to multicultural therapy
- Culture-bound values
- Class-bound values
- Language variables (bias & misunderstanding)
Culture-bound values
Focus on the individual
verbal/emotional/behavioral expressiveness
Insight- Valued by white, middle class western culture
Self disclosure (openness ans intimacy)
Scientific empiricism- Linear problem solving, cause and effect
Distinctions between mental and physical functioning
Patterns of communication: client expected to initiate
