SOCIAL AND MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY Counseling Arab Americans Jay C Coleman Amridge University Abstract The belief‚ common among non-Arab Americans‚ that Arabic families are oppressive and dominated by violent fathers who mistreat their wives and children‚ has been documented in numerous sources (e.g. Suleiman‚ 1988‚ Al-Mughni‚ 1993). This is probably not unexpected given the struggle to fit traditional Islam with expanding women’s rights throughout the Muslim world (Al-Mughni‚ 1993). Despite
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One of the key purposes of assessment in career counseling is to understand the client’s personal background. Counselors use assessment as a part of the counseling procedure considering the client’s personal and social connection (ACA Code of Ethics‚ 2014). It is also supported as cited in Assessment Guide for Career and Guidance Counselling (2011)‚ understanding client’s personal capability‚ aptitudes through work experience‚ social contribution‚ individual action furthermore incorporate instructive
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How do you decide when to confront sin in counseling? “Sin is more than a set of personal behaviors‚ and managing sin requires more than keeping a checklist of dos and don’ts. Sin is an original part of our character‚ a pervasive element of the human condition” (McMinn‚ 2011. pg. 163) As McMinn noted‚ sin is more than just behaviors‚ it is part of us and who we are as humans. Therefore‚ in order for the client to have a better understanding of themselves and their situation sin should be confronted
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having multicultural competency is something that is needed in the helping profession. Learning about different cultures and different diverse groups increase chances of treatment of the client and interactions with the client as well. The American Counseling Association Codes of Ethics tells us a few things about diversity and multicultural competence. Counselors are to treat clients to the best of their ability regardless of beliefs‚ race‚ values‚ and behaviors. Respect client’s views that differ
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Practicing counseling sessions was something I was dreading from day one. I am not the best actor and it takes me out of my comfort zone. The first session turned out to not be as bad as I thought it would be. I learned that a few of my fellow classmates were nervous with this exercise as well. When I was observing my groups‚ I notice the level of eye contact that was made. Each person tried to keep eye contact even though we were nervous when it was our turn to be the counselor. It was quite cold
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A career that I have thinking about and pushed me to join psychology is counselling. Something that I have always wanted to do was to become a high school counselor. I believe that high school is a key part of a person’s life and an available strong guidance counselor is essential. A strong guidance counselor can lead a highschool kid on the right track and this is me speaking from experience. A career path I never thought about going on but I see is similar to counselling is coaching. I believe
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observation of others. Person-centered therapy may not work as well with people who find it complicated to discuss issues about themselves or have a mental illness that misrepresents their perceptions of reality. However‚ I believe that Person Centered Counseling is an approach which emphasizes the clients responsibility to take control of their own experience. In this approach the client is given the tools and encouragement to make their own decisions and realize their own potential for growth. Person
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RUNNING HEAD: PERSON-CENTERED AND EXISTENTIAL THERAPY Comparing and Contrasting Person-Centered and Existential Therapy Taji L. Mitchiner North Carolina Central University Theories and Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy Spring 2011 Introduction This research paper will examine the similarities and differences between Person-Centered therapy and Existential therapy. Person Centered therapy and Existential therapy are both non-directive from the humanistic approach. Both of these
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Multi-cultural Counseling As treatment providers of diverse populations who have a particular awareness and focus on cultural responsiveness‚ Freeman & Ronen (2007) indicate it is important for therapists to be able to apply CBT with cultural proficiency and develop original strategies within the context of the client’s culture. Freeman & Ronen (2007) state that a number of studies support the use of CBT with clientele of diverse cultural backgrounds with
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actions‚ “cognitions‚ images‚ beliefs‚ and emotions”. This theory deals primarily with the present prevailing issues. There is importance placed on examining the client and the client’s present environment. The client must actively participate in counseling sessions and in his or her environment by learning “new and adaptive behaviors to replace old and maladaptive behaviors”. It is believed that changes in behavior can
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