Discussion Post: Multicultural Counseling
• What are some similarities and differences between Evidenced-Based practice and cultural competence? Don't forget to cite and source
• How does one balance science, religion, and the wide range of beliefs in the world with one's own beliefs and practices?
• How do spirituality and religion impact a person's belief system? How might these relate to issues of mental health?
• How do things in the first questions impact you as you study to become a professional counselor? What are your thoughts about non-Western and non-traditional practices for treating mental health issues in diverse clients?
• What are your feelings about the likelihood of your working in the future with a client whose belief system and spiritual practices are foreign to you? What would your reaction be if a client wanted you to pray with him/her in session?
• How do you feel about talking with clients about religion, spirituality and non-traditional healing? How do you think it might impact you if a client wanted to talk about seeking and following the advice of an indigenous healer for a diagnosis of lung cancer, rather than following through with the advice of a reputable oncologist to undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.