Exam 4

Question 1

Definition of Culture:

Answer 1

Culture means the norms, traditions, languages, values and knowledge shared by a group of people.

Question 2

Definition of Race:

Answer 2

Race means visible and genetic characteristics shared by a group of people.

Question 3

Definition of Ethnicity:

Answer 3

Ethnicity means the distinct national, cultural, religious heritage shared by a sizable group of people.(origin)

Question 4

Multicultural Competency

Answer 4

• Begins with confronting one’s own business.

* Recognize that to be a counselor means advocating for those who are marginalized.

Question 5

Counselors work at 2 levels:

Answer 5

• Micro-level (perceptions, beliefs, conflicts)

* Macro-level (social & political forces)

Question 6

Cultural Groups:

Answer 6

• Male vs. Female
• Ethnic Minorities
• Aging Population
• GLBT Population
• Clients with strong religious/spiritual values

Question 7

Faith-based Counseling: An uneasy definition

Answer 7

• A spiritual person who does counseling.
• A counselor working in a religious setting.
• A person (clergy) counseling members about spiritual/religious issues.

Question 8

Commonalities between Secular & Faith-Based Counselors:

Answer 8

• Problems arise from combo of factors. (physical disease, psychosocial/environmental pressures)
• Emphasize need for Therapeutic Relationship.
• Emphasize flexibility of methods.
• Needs of clients come before needs of counselor.

Question 9

Uniqueness of Faith-Based Counseling:

Answer 9

• Recognize truth found in divine revelation.
• Recognize possibility of supernatural forces acting in life.
• Recognize harmful affects of sin.
• May pray and refer to scriptures in sessions.
• Openly discuss God/spiritual matters.
• Requires extensive knowledge of Psych & Theology

Question 10

Counseling Clients with strong religious/spiritual values:

Answer 10

• Know what you believe and learn to emphasize with those who believe differently.
• Recognize when clients values are relevant to the presenting issue.
• Familiarize yourself with different belief systems and role of religion in your area.
• Join with clients’ use of spiritual language and prayer when clinically appropriate.
• Make it safe for clients to talk about anything.

Question 11

Career Development:

Answer 11

• Requires financial sacrifice (college,training)
• Impacts other relationships (family,friends)
• Reflects/Impacts personal values
• Influences/Affects meaning/purpose in life.

Question 12

Work is more than a source of income:

Answer 12

• Shapes our identity
• Influences self-image
• Affects self-worth

Question 13

Scope of Career Counselors Role:

Answer 13

• Facilitating self-awareness
• Teaching decision making skills
• Teaching employ ability skills

Question 14

Scope of Career Counselors Role: Teaching decision making skills

Answer 14

• collecting/assessing useful info
• developing courses of action
• predicting probable outcomes & choosing

Question 15

Scope of Career Counselors Role: Teaching employ ability skills

Answer 15

• managing job stress
• managing ongoing conflicts/problems that affects work/career
• coping with work transition & career changes