The main purpose of this article is knowing what Transcultural Nursing and Culturally Competent Care are in society. It will also clarify what these two terms are for those nurse and health professions that are not clear on what it is. Transcultural Nursing is a study‚ research‚ and practice‚ focused on culturally based care beliefs‚ values‚ and practices of individuals or groups of similar or different cultures. Along with it being “directed toward holistic‚ congruent (appropriate)‚ and beneficial
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and advocated in mental health professional Organizations. Yet‚ the concept has met with controversies because of some key issues surrounding cultural competency (Sue et al.‚ 2009).The growing diversity of the U.S. population appeals for cultural culturally competent health
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Section 1: The Issue of Concern Can Culturally Competent Curriculum Affect Students’ Perceived Self-Efficacy? According to Jack O ’Connell (cited in Mangaliman‚ 2007)‚ California state superintendent of public instruction and based on the 2007 Standardized Testing and Reporting program (STAR)‚ Santa Clara County has the best overall rating in the state with regard to standardized test scores. Though this may be true‚ African American and Latina/o students within this county remain at the
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Incorporating Social Justice in Education The article “Challenges to Conceptualizing and Actualizing Culturally Relevant Pedagogy: How Viable Is the Theory in Classroom Practice?” by Evelyn Young is an insightful piece on social justice involvement in teachings. In this article‚ Young discusses the main points of culturally relevant pedagogy and how they can be analyzed in the classroom setting and studied to improve cultural differences in the classroom. Young relates back to Ladson-Billings’s
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Running head: COUNSELING AFRICAN-AMERICANS Counseling African-Americans: Issues/Problems/Solutions Introduction Although African-Americans families have come a long way when it comes to professional counseling‚ the many issues that the families face when seeking professional assistance are more culturally based. Culture can be defined as the attitudes‚ habits‚ norms‚ beliefs‚ customs‚ rituals‚ styles‚ and artifacts that express a group’s adaptation to its environment
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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM NEEDS AS PERCEIVED BY SELECTED THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY LABORATORY SCHOOL A Special Topic Submitted to the Faculty of the Cavite State University In Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Education (Major in Guidance and Counseling) RIO MAY A. DEL ROSARIO September 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Abstract……………………………………………………………………………….….. Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………………
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Personal Ethics: Counseling Perspectives Abstract: This paper will discuss the personalization of counseling ethics for myself as I work toward and become a licensed professional counselor. I will use the five ethical principles considered fundamental to the ethics of counseling. The five principles are: autonomy‚ beneficence‚ nonmaleficence‚ justice‚ and fidelity. I will discuss how these principles will guide and inform my practice as a licensed professional counselor. I will define each term
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Ethics Melissa S. Nash Liberty University Abstract The present paper provides an in depth comparison and contrast between two types of Code of Ethics: the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). A brief description of the “Code of Ethics” is defined as a standard that differentiates between right and wrong primarily pertaining to the professional counselor‚ while maintaining a mindset of keeping the best interest of the client. Code
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When counseling an individual under the age of 18‚ we are faced with conflicting issues that must be addressed in order to carry on a proper professional relationship. The scenario I will examine here is that of a high school guidance counselor. It is imperative not to interfere with parenting while providing support to the child. I will discuss the pros and cons of counseling minors and how to deal with problematic situations that may arise. Counseling minors can be a positive experience if
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questions and refrain from asking too many personal questions. To better serve the client‚ as any counseling session‚ need to prepare the client for counseling stages as what happens in counseling‚ verbal disclosure‚ what to or not to expect‚ and my role as a therapist. Understanding the unique characteristics of this group will help me know what makes them more vulnerable. Also‚ I have to be more culturally sensitive as psychotherapy in the West is routinely conducted behind closed doors‚ this may be
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