Contemporary social and cultural factors require that professional counselors engage in an increasingly diverse world. Sexual, racial, and numerous other contextual factors are revealed in our clients daily. As we encounter an increasingly diverse client population, we must do so ethically and professionally. We must also rely on our faith to guide us through our work with this increasingly diverse client population.
As you prepare for your initial thread, reflect on the various multicultural counseling competencies you have read, Chapters 10 & 11 in the Nichols & Davis text, and any Biblical and spiritual references you wish to reference. Cite your sources in APA Style. Each thread must be supported in some way with scholarly, professional, and/or peer reviewed resources.
Answer the following prompts in your initial thread:
Briefly describe at least two of the specific populations, programs, or contemporary issues discussed in Chapters 10 and 11 of the Nichols & Davis Text.
Describe your initial reaction to those two topics.
What professional standards or ethical considerations apply to these populations, programs, or contemporary issues?
How does your faith guide your work amid these contemporary issues or diverse client populations?