Ethics and Multicultural Competencies Worksheet
Read "Multicultural Counseling Competencies and Standards: A Call to the Profession" by
Sue, Arredondo, & McDavis from Journal of Counseling & Development (1992).
Answer the following questions. Your response should generally be one or more
paragraphs, or approximately 50-75-words per question. (500-750 total words)
Use a minimum of three scholarly resources including the article.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the Lopeswrite Technical
Support articles for assistance.
1. Why do you think Sue, Arredondo, & McDavis (1992) are concerned “despite a long
history of warnings and recommendations concerning the need to develop a
multicultural perspective in the counseling profession”? Do you believe the warnings
and recommendations by organizations mentioned in the article were warranted? Cite
examples from the article to complete your answer and explain why you think it is
important.
Sue, Arredondo, & McDavis (1992) are worried due to the fact that counselors are not
being properly educated on multicultural perspectives in the behavioral health field.
This article discusses the conferences held by both the American Association
for Counseling and Development and American Psychological
Association that talked about a serious lack of training in dealing
with “racial, ethnic, and cultural matters” (Sue, Arrendando &
McDavis, 1992).
These warnings are to be listened to especially by counselors
going into this profession because your cultural background
effects your own personal bias and worldview, bleeding into your
counseling style. So, when the behavioral health field is made up
of white people and their value system who are not properly
educated, it makes it difficult for others to seek mental health
treatment.
2. Which four groups do the multicultural competencies refer to in this article?
The four groups mentioned in “Multicultural Counseling
Competencies and Standards: A Call to the Profession”, are
African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, American Indians, and
Asian Americans. These specific groups are minorities based on
race and ethnicities, but more than that, education on
multicultural counseling would also include
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Read "Multicultural Counseling Competencies and Standards: A Call to the Profession" by
Sue, Arredondo, & McDavis from Journal of Counseling & Development (1992).
Answer the following questions. Your response should generally be one or more
paragraphs, or approximately 50-75-words per question. (500-750 total words)
Use a minimum of three scholarly resources including the article.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the Lopeswrite Technical
Support articles for assistance.
1. Why do you think Sue, Arredondo, & McDavis (1992) are concerned “despite a long
history of warnings and recommendations concerning the need to develop a
multicultural perspective in the counseling profession”? Do you believe the warnings
and recommendations by organizations mentioned in the article were warranted? Cite
examples from the article to complete your answer and explain why you think it is
important.
Sue, Arredondo, & McDavis (1992) are worried due to the fact that counselors are not
being properly educated on multicultural perspectives in the behavioral health field.
This article discusses the conferences held by both the American Association
for Counseling and Development and American Psychological
Association that talked about a serious lack of training in dealing
with “racial, ethnic, and cultural matters” (Sue, Arrendando &
McDavis, 1992).
These warnings are to be listened to especially by counselors
going into this profession because your cultural background
effects your own personal bias and worldview, bleeding into your
counseling style. So, when the behavioral health field is made up
of white people and their value system who are not properly
educated, it makes it difficult for others to seek mental health
treatment.
2. Which four groups do the multicultural competencies refer to in this article?
The four groups mentioned in “Multicultural Counseling
Competencies and Standards: A Call to the Profession”, are
African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, American Indians, and
Asian Americans. These specific groups are minorities based on
race and ethnicities, but more than that, education on
multicultural counseling would also include
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