Author Question: Briefly discuss the significance of five skill areas developed for cultural competence counseling ... (Read 129 times)

luvbio · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

Briefly discuss the significance of five skill areas developed for cultural competence counseling skills as listed: awareness and acceptance; self-awareness; dynamics of differences; knowledge of the client's culture; and adaptation of skills.

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Question 2

Motivational interviewing seeks to impose a worldview on a client.

A. True
B. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

frre432 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 30, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1 . Awareness and acceptance: One is to recognize differences in worldviews and work-related activities. One is to develop an appreciation for cultural diversity.
2 . Self awareness: One is to recognize bias and prejudice. Also, one is to remember that cultural variables shape behavior.
3 . Dynamics of differences: One is to focus on the knowledge of subtle differences between cultures and adopt cultural counseling techniques.
4 . Knowledge of client's culture: One is to become informed and familiar with the client's cultural orientation as it relates to the role of family, gender roles, religion, sociopolitical contexts, and cultural assumptions.
5 . Adaptation of skills: One is to alter counseling programs and individual strategies to fit the needs of the client's cultural values.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE