Problem:
As a counselor, you will be expected to treat your clients with sensitivity and objectivity, regardless of your clients' ethnic and/or cultural backgrounds and circumstances. The Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), a division of the American Counseling Association, identifies 4 multicultural and social justice competencies counselors can use to understand and address multicultural and social justice issues that may impact the counseling relationship: Counselor Self-Awareness Client Worldview Counseling Relationship Counseling and Advocacy Interventions Review each competency before completing the discussion: Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: How might a client's cultural identity influence their motivation to change? Which of the AMCD competencies will be a challenge to you when treating clients dealing with addiction diagnoses? Why? What strategies can you pursue to address the competencies that are a challenge to you? How might your instructors, site supervisor, and others support you as you address these challenges? Cite a minimum of one scholarly source to support your initial response. Need Assignment Help?