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Culture and Mental Health Rose A. Primus Department of Psychology, University of Phoenix MFCC/510CA Dr. Vera Zhukov 25 March, 2024

Within counseling we will be exposed to many different backgrounds through our clients. Not only will we be exposed to the differing backgrounds of cultures, we will experience different perspectives and views on cultures. Though we put a lot of emphasis on understanding the importance of multicultural understanding, the ability to be flexible to the nature of culture in different perspectives. The awareness of this will continue to allow for successful therapeutic relationships. Being an individual that comes from a diverse background, it is very personal for me to be able to ensure that I am always aware of my cultural awareness and sensitivity with clients. What makes California society unique is its vast economy, immigration patterns, among other aspects. This gives a wide range of cultural backgrounds, social experiences, and incomes- to name a few.When looking at how one could become more well rounded in multicultural competency it is important to be able to understand your own cultural background and biases. To be able to reflect within yourself will allow for you to have a clearer stance when you interact with clients. Approaching clients with a sensitivity to their cultural experiences and background, will also give you as a counselor a positive introduction to a healthy and successful therapeutic relationship. Though someone may have a rich cultural background, it is not the place of a counselor to make the assumption that is the view from the clients perspective. We are meant to provide a space for clients to be able to express their To be able to apply multicultural competencies would take several actions; conducting cultural sensitive assessments which would keep the client’s culture in consideration. Due to California’s vast When working with clients from varying varieties of backgrounds, it is important to take a few ethical considerations into consideration: awareness, knowledge and skills in the counseling interactions(Cope, 2022). Being sensitive to the clients differing views of

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