Build a solid knowledge of key multicultural constructs and interpersonal processes relevant to counseling. Better prepare for future counseling experiences through a systems approach to awareness, knowledge, and skill acquisition of multicultural and social justice counseling. Gain a deep understanding of the foundational components of multicultural counseling including , key concepts and cultural identity development processes, incorporating social advocacy issues, presenting between-group and within-group differences when counseling multicultural population, and bringing the information together to conceptualize clients and client issues in a culturally relevant manner. See how differential amounts of power, access, advantage, and social status are available to clients based on cultural makeup . Incorporate the various privilege and oppression experiences into the framework of counseling multicultural populations that include individuals and families of those of African, Arab, Asian, Latin, Native American, European, and multiracial backgrounds. Presented are common cultural values, support systems, mental health concerns, and culturally specific interventions (Chs. 9-16). Consider how multicultural client concerns can be conceptualized.

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