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Organized around the latest CACREP Standards, this timely book covers the core concepts, theories, and skills of multicultural and social justice counseling. With a focus on helping readers develop their multicultural professional identities, the authors conceptualize multicultural identity development as the foundation for comprehending the pervasive impact of social privilege and oppression and developing competencies to effectively work with the culturally diverse. Case illustrations, exercises, and an emphasis on reflective practice foster a true understanding and application of concepts. Becoming a Multiculturally Competent Counselor is part of the SAGE Counseling and Professional Identity Series, which targets specific competencies identified by CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs). To learn more about each text in the series, please visit www.sagepub.com/cpiseries.
Redefining and Renewing the Counseling Profession in the 21st Century
Redefining and Renewing the Counseling Profession in the 21st Century
It is never too late to give up your prejudices.
Chapter Overview
This chapter directs attention to the need to redefine and renew the counseling profession in the 21st century. The progression of the counseling profession requires that we focus on understanding human behavior in social and cultural contexts and that our delivery of services encompasses promoting cultural diversity and social justice for all. It is essential that we recognize and overcome the barriers toward effective multicultural counseling and make our practices culturally appropriate and meaningful in order to renew the profession as a viable helping profession. In describing how we should proceed to fulfill ...
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