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Journal Assignment: Multicultural Awareness
Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson are two prominent psychologists in the field of human growth and development. Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development and Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development provide a background for understanding the developmental context of clients. Life-span development theory states that individuals continue to develop from infancy to late adulthood. Therefore, it is important to recognize that each client is in a particular stage of development. For example, if you are working with a 9-year-old client and an 80-year-old client, their current stages of emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive development would be vastly different. This understanding of the developmental context of your clients is foundational for client conceptualization and choosing appropriate intervention methods.
A client’s cultural background is also critically important. Where your client was born and raised, the cultural beliefs and religious convictions of the client’s family, and the different cultures and beliefs of the communities where the client lived is also fundamental to understanding your client and determining appropriate intervention methods.
While you must be aware of your client’s developmental and socio-cultural context, it is just as important to be aware of your own, with its biases and beliefs, so that your client conceptualization is not influenced by a lack of self-awareness. Participating in self-assessment can help counselors gain an understanding of who they are, what they believe, and how to separate personal biases from the counseling process.
For this Journal Assignment, you will assess your multicultural awareness and cultural competence, and consider the importance of multicultural awareness and cultural competence to the practice of clinical mental health counseling.
Due to the somewhat abstract topic of this Assignment, you are asked to present your thoughts as a reflective journal entry. Regular reflection through journaling is a common practice for counselors, and both counseling students and professionals find the practice helpful to their self-awareness and professional growth (Woodbridge & Rust O’Beirne, 2017).
Note that this Assignment is assessed according to the criteria in the assignment rubric with the exception of APA format. While you need to support your assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation, Journals are intended to be informal. APA format is not expected in journal assignments.
References
Woodbridge, L., & Rust O’Beirne, B. (2017). Counseling students’ perceptions of journaling as a tool for developing reflective thinking. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 9(2). Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/92.1198
To prepare:
Review Chapters 10 and 11 in the Erford course text and focus on the importance of human development and multicultural awareness.
Review the media program found in the Learning Resources for this week and think about the first time you realized you were “other.” Reflect on how this self-awareness impacted your cultural beliefs.
oNote: “Otherness” is a broad concept. It can be intense, such as experiencing racial prejudice, or more subtle, such as feeling uncomfortable in unfamiliar social situations. Otherness is a universal human experience and can look and feel many different ways.
Take the Multicultural Self-Assessment (Petrone, 2004) in the Learning Resources and save your results.
Reflect on your cultural beliefs and your level of self-awareness. Think about any changes you plan to implement as a result of the self-assessment.
Think about the importance of cultural awareness to the practice of clinical mental health counseling.
Assignment: Journal Entry (2–4 pages)
Use the Multicultural Awareness Journal Template to create your journal entry. In your journal entry, include the following:
A brief summary of the results of your Multicultural Self-Assessment.
Based on the media for this week, briefly tell the story of the first time you realized you were “other.”
An explanation of your reaction(s) to both the self-assessment and your realization of being “other.”
An explanation of how your developmental stage impacted your experience of “otherness.”
An explanation of what actions you plan to take as a result of the self-assessment.
An explanation of the importance of multicultural awareness and cultural competency to the practice of clinical mental health counseling.
Support your Journal Assignment by citing all resources in APA format and style, including those in the Learning Resources
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Journal Assignment: Multicultural
Awareness
Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson are two prominent psychologists in the
field of human growth and development. Erikson’s Stages of
Psychosocial Development and Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive
Development provide a background for understanding the
developmental context of clients. Life-span development theory states
that individuals continue to develop from infancy to late adulthood.
Therefore, it is important to recognize that each client is in a particular
stage of development. For example, if you are working with a 9-yearold client and an 80-year-old client, their current stages of emotional,
physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive development would be vastly
different. This understanding of the developmental context of your
clients is foundational for client conceptualization and choosing
appropriate intervention methods.
A client’s cultural background is also critically important. Where your
client was born and raised, the cultural beliefs and religious convictions
of the client’s family, and the different cultures and beliefs of the
communities where the client lived is also fundamental to
understanding your client and determining appropriate intervention
methods.
While you must be aware of your client’s developmental and sociocultural context, it is just as important to be aware of your own, with its
biases and beliefs, so that your client conceptualization is not
influenced by a lack of self-awareness. Participating in self-assessment
can help counselors gain an understanding of who they are, what they
believe, and how to separate personal biases from the counseling
process.
For this Journal Assignment, you will assess your multicultural
awareness and cultural competence, and consider the importance of
multicultural awareness and cultural competence to the practice of
clinical mental health counseling.
Due to the somewhat abstract topic of this Assignment, you are asked
to present your thoughts as a reflective journal entry. Regular reflection
through journaling is a common practice for counselors, and both
counseling students and professionals find the practice helpful to their
self-awareness and professional growth (Woodbridge & Rust O’Beirne,
2017).
Note that this Assignment is assessed according to the criteria in the
assignment rubric with the exception of APA format. While you need
to support your assignment with specific references to all resources
used in its preparation, Journals are intended to be informal. APA
format is not expected in journal assignments.
References
Woodbridge, L., & Rust O’Beirne, B. (2017). Counseling students’
perceptions of journaling as a tool for developing reflective thinking.
Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 9(2). Retrieved from
http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/92.1198
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To prepare:
Review Chapters 10 and 11 in the Erford course text and focus on the
importance of human development and multicultural awareness.
Review the media program found in the Learning Resources for this
week and think about the first time you realized you were “other.”
Reflect on how this self-awareness impacted your cultural beliefs.
Note: “Otherness” is a broad concept. It can be intense, such as
experiencing racial prejudice, or more subtle, such as feeling
uncomfortable in unfamiliar social situations. Otherness is a universal
human experience and can look and feel many different ways.
Take the Multicultural Self-Assessment (Petrone, 2004) in the Learning
Resources and save your results.
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Reflect on your cultural beliefs and your level of self-awareness. Think
about any changes you plan to implement as a result of the selfassessment.
Think about the importance of cultural awareness to the practice of
clinical mental health counseling.
Assignment: Journal Entry (2–4 pages)
Use the Multicultural Awareness Journal Template to create your
journal entry. In your journal entry, include the following:
A brief summary of the results of your Multicultural Self-Assessment.
Based on the media for this week, briefly tell the story of the first time
you realized you were “other.”
An explanation of your reaction(s) to both the self-assessment and your
realization of being “other.”
An explanation of how your developmental stage impacted your
experience of “otherness.”
An explanation of what actions you plan to take as a result of the selfassessment.
An explanation of the importance of multicultural awareness and
cultural competency to the practice of clinical mental health
counseling.
Support your Journal Assignment by citing all resources in APA format
and style, including those in the Learning Resources
I have attached the pdf of my “Multi Cultural Self Assessment” test as a pdf. I have
answered Part II. Below (just in my own words – nothing scholarly, but will give you an idea
of who I am) .
Part II. Now look back at your responses in the context of your classroom interactions. Is your
behavior different in that setting than in your day-to-day encounters?
Yes, my behaviour within the classroom and my general attitude to my academics is
different. I feel less confident, unsure, and worried. I am dyslexic and noticed that I still carry
a lot of the old childhood thoughts of feeling inferior, which affect my general focus and
approach. I have also found that navigating around the online world of Walden to be initially
daunting and confusing. I feel nervous and unsettled but also willing to work through these
feelings and continue with my chosen path. I feel that I have a lot to offer as a counsellor so
will push through these challenges. I have had great experiences with going to counselors in
the past and I never left a counselors appointing thinking “hey, that was great, I’d like to go
back to this counsellor… because I bet they’re really good at spelling and writing!” 😉
This is only my second class so I believe that as I persevere that things will get better.
Cultural Competence, The First Time I Knew I Was Other Walden University faculty tells
their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Video I
https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/USA/COUN/6100/mm/FT/video1.html
Walden University faculty tells their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Jason Patton, PhD, LPC
Video II
https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/USA/COUN/6100/mm/FT/video2.html
Cultural Competence, The First Time I Knew I Was Other Walden University faculty tells
their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Stephanie Ford, PhD
Running head: PERSONAL JOURNAL
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Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Student Name
Walden University
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PERSONAL JOURNAL
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Introduce the topic of this paper here in one brief paragraph (3 or 4 sentences).
Multicultural Self-Assessment
After taking the Multicultural Self-Assessment, discuss your results under this heading.
Discuss your reactions to the assessment: What surprised you? What did you learn? And so on…
First Time I Realized I Was “Other”
Here you will explain the time you first realized that you were different from others.
Influence of Developmental Stage on Experience of “Otherness”
How was your experience of “otherness” influenced by your developmental stage at the
time you experienced it?
Action Plan as a Result of the Self-Assessment
After considering the self-assessment and reviewing the text, explain how you plan to
work on this important topic in your own life.
Importance of Multicultural Awareness and Cultural Competency
Under this heading, explain the importance of multicultural awareness and cultural
competency to you as a counselor-in-training. Be sure to cite scholarly references.
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PERSONAL JOURNAL
References
Erford, B. T. (2018). Human development throughout the lifespan. In B. T. Erford (Ed.),
Orientation to the counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional
foundations (pp. 311–336). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Gray, G. M. (2018). Multicultural counseling. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Orientation to the
counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional foundations (pp.
337–372). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Laureate Education (Producer). (2010). Cultural competence: The first time I knew I was other
[Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureatemedia.com/2dett4d/Walden/COUN/6100/04/mm/coun6100_carousel.html
Petrone, M. C. (2004). Multicultural self-assessment. In M. D. Cox & L. Richlin (Eds.), Building
faculty learning communities (pp. 122–123). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Add additional references as needed.
Running head: PERSONAL JOURNAL
1
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Student Name
Walden University
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PERSONAL JOURNAL
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Introduce the topic of this paper here in one brief paragraph (3 or 4 sentences).
Multicultural Self-Assessment
After taking the Multicultural Self-Assessment, discuss your results under this heading.
Discuss your reactions to the assessment: What surprised you? What did you learn? And so on…
I was not surprised to see that I scored high with being very open multiculturally. I was
also not surprised to see how I did not cary the same level of confidence within my academic
world (see my answers to Part II Self assessment).
This is more info than you need about me but thought it might help (below):
Dose the reader want to know that I’m in living in Edinburgh with my 9 yr old son at the
moment? I have overcome a lot of challenging life experiences and feel that I have actually come
out of it to be a better person for it – the reason why I feel called to being a counselor
I was born in nyc USA but grew up traveling internationally so I have a very open mind
of the world. I see how small the world can be and how we are all interconnected. I see the
difference of cultures to be a beautiful thing. I remember things as a child like being in a mud hut
in Africa and the hudge beautiful smile of the children there. I also remember keep food in my
pockets to give to the other children. They seemed pretty excited about oranges. I did it privately,
w just the local children not so
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I remember being in Madera and making friends w a farming family. We did not speak the same
language and communicate w hand gestures and by drawing images in the ground w a stick. I
used to wake up very early to see them as got their mule ready to work the fields.
My father was a US Marine who went onto Advertising for a large American advertising agency
that wanted to expand internationally. I move a lot like a military child, but I did not have a base
of other Americans to live with. I was always integrating into different cultures and class
structures.
As an adult, I have many international friends that have all lived incredibly interesting lives. I
have some European friends that work as research scientist, well-known artists and writers, and
friends that have left their home for a better life like one of my friends from Zimbabwe who lost
half of her family in the massacres. I have two friends that are blind but continue to have lives
full of passion, traveling and dancing the Tango.
First Time I Realized I Was “Other”
Here you will explain the time you first realized that you were different from others.
Influence of Developmental Stage on Experience of “Otherness”
How was your experience of “otherness” influenced by your developmental stage at the
time you experienced it?
The first time I remember feeling “otherness” was when I was a child in kindergarten in
Australia. The teacher asked me to go to another class and ask for a pair of scissors. Everyone
laughed at the way I said, and it made me feel sad and alone, like a weird alien that has just
entered their classroom.
PERSONAL JOURNAL
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I remember the same feeling on my first day of a new school in England when I was in
elementary school. I asked if I could use the bathroom and it would have been more normal to
have asked for the WC or toilet. Again the whole class laughed at me, and I felt awful. Generally
making friends and settling in was incredibly difficult. I spent a lot of my childhood feeling
alone, sad and inferior.
Action Plan as a Result of the Self-Assessment
After considering the self-assessment and reviewing the text, explain how you plan to
work on this important topic in your own life.
I’m not sure exactly what they are asking here, but I’d say I would benefit from letting go of all
this childhood baggage with how I view the academic world and to remind myself of why I have
chosen this path, and how I owe not just to myself but also to others that would benefit from my
help. So the important topic in my own life right now would be my Master’s degree. Importance
of Multicultural Awareness and Cultural Competency
Under this heading, explain the importance of multicultural awareness and cultural
competency to you as a counselor-in-training. Be sure to cite scholarly references.
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References
Erford, B. T. (2018). Human development throughout the lifespan. In B. T. Erford (Ed.),
Orientation to the counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional
foundations (pp. 311–336). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Gray, G. M. (2018). Multicultural counseling. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Orientation to the
counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional foundations (pp.
337–372). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Laureate Education (Producer). (2010). Cultural competence: The first time I knew I was other
[Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureatemedia.com/2dett4d/Walden/COUN/6100/04/mm/coun6100_carousel.html
Petrone, M. C. (2004). Multicultural self-assessment. In M. D. Cox & L. Richlin (Eds.), Building
faculty learning communities (pp. 122–123). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Add additional references as needed.
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Week 8: Multicultural Issues in Counseling
Walden University
COUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Imagine that you are in a counseling session with a new client. She is a 24year-old Muslim woman who has lived in the United States for the past 2
years under refugee status. She appears depressed and anxious. Is this a
mental health concern, or is there more to this situation? Is it possible that
her behavior reveals issues of culture, oppression, and racism? How might
her age and stage of development play a part in her overall mental health?
Being aware of multicultural issues that can arise during sessions and
understanding the client’s stages of personal growth and development
provide a wealth of information for you as a clinical mental health counselor.
Understanding these issues will also allow you to gain greater insight into
your own life from a socio-cultural context.
This week, you explore how understanding clients’ stages of human growth
and development and socio-cultural context can impact the practice of
clinical mental health counseling.
Analyze the importance of multicultural awareness
Analyze the impact of personal development stages on professional
identity
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COUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Erford, B. T. (Ed.). (2018). Orientation to the counseling profession:
Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional foundations (3rd ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Chapter 10, “Human Development Throughout the Life Span” (pp.
311–336)
Chapter 11, “Multicultural Counseling” (pp. 337–372)
Petrone, M. C. (2004). Multicultural self-assessment. In M. D. Cox & L.
Richlin (Eds.), Building faculty learning communities (pp. 122–123). San
Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Document: Multicultural Awareness Journal Template (Word
Document)
Laureate Education (Producer). (2010). Cultural competence: The first
time I knew I was other [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201930_27/MS_COUN/COUN_6100_WC/USW1_COUN_6100_week08.html?course_uid=USW1.18…
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Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson are two prominent psychologists in the field of
Walden University
human growth and development. Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial
COUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Development and Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development provide a
background for understanding the developmental context of clients. Lifespan development theory states that individuals continue to develop from
infancy to late adulthood. Therefore, it is important to recognize that each
client is in a particular stage of development. For example, if you are working
with a 9-year-old client and an 80-year-old client, their current stages of
emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive development would be
vastly different. This understanding of the developmental context of your
clients is foundational for client conceptualization and choosing appropriate
intervention methods.
A client’s cultural background is also critically important. Where your client
was born and raised, the cultural beliefs and religious convictions of the
client’s family, and the different cultures and beliefs of the communities where
the client lived is also fundamental to understanding your client and
determining appropriate intervention methods.
While you must be aware of your client’s developmental and socio-cultural
context, it is just as important to be aware of your own, with its biases and
beliefs, so that your client conceptualization is not influenced by a lack of
self-awareness. Participating in self-assessment can help counselors gain an
understanding of who they are, what they believe, and how to separate
personal biases from the counseling process.
For this Journal Assignment, you will assess your multicultural awareness
and cultural competence, and consider the importance of multicultural
awareness and cultural competence to the practice of clinical mental health
counseling.
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Due
to the somewhat
abstract topic of this Assignment, you are asked to
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University
present your thoughts as a reflective journal entry. Regular reflection through
COUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
journaling is a common practice for counselors, and both counseling
students and professionals find the practice helpful to their self-awareness
and professional growth (Woodbridge & Rust O’Beirne, 2017).
Note that this Assignment is assessed according to the criteria in the
assignment rubric with the exception of APA format. While you need to
support your assignment with specific references to all resources used in its
preparation, Journals are intended to be informal. APA format is not expected
in journal assignments.
References
Woodbridge, L., & Rust O’Beirne, B. (2017). Counseling students’
perceptions of journaling as a tool for developing reflective thinking.
Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 9(2). Retrieved from
http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/92.1198
To prepare:
Review Chapters 10 and 11 in the Erford course text and focus on the
importance of human development and multicultural awareness.
Review the media program found in the Learning Resources for this week
and think about the first time you realized you were “other.” Reflect on how
this self-awareness impacted your cultural beliefs.
Note: “Otherness” is a broad concept. It can be intense, such as
experiencing racial prejudice, or more subtle, such as feeling
uncomfortable in unfamiliar social situations. Otherness is a universal
human experience and can look and feel many different ways.
Take the Multicultural Self-Assessment (Petrone, 2004) in the Learning
Resources and save your results.
https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201930_27/MS_COUN/COUN_6100_WC/USW1_COUN_6100_week08.html?course_uid=USW1.18…
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Reflect on
your cultural beliefs and your level of self-awareness. Think
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about any changes you plan to implement as a result of the selfCOUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
assessment.
Think about the importance of cultural awareness to the practice of clinical
mental health counseling.
Assignment: Journal Entry (2–4 pages)
Use the Multicultural Awareness Journal Template to create your journal
entry. In your journal entry, include the following:
A brief summary of the results of your Multicultural Self-Assessment.
Based on the media for this week, briefly tell the story of the first time you
realized you were “other.”
An explanation of your reaction(s) to both the self-assessment and your
realization of being “other.”
An explanation of how your developmental stage impacted your
experience of “otherness.”
An explanation of what actions you plan to take as a result of the selfassessment.
An explanation of the importance of multicultural awareness and cultural
competency to the practice of clinical mental health counseling.
Support your Journal Assignment by citing all resources in APA format and
style, including those in the Learning Resources.
Submit your Journal Assignment.
To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the
following:
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Find the document you saved as “WK8Assgn+last name+first initial.
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COUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This week, you continued to develop your professional counseling identity,
and you extended your awareness of multicultural issues in mental health
counseling.
Next week, you will develop a brochure or flyer advocating for social change
with an issue in mental health counseling that interests you. In addition, you
will conduct the interview with a counselor for your Final Project.
By Day 7 of Week 9, you should complete your Final Project interview with
your chosen mental health counselor. You do not need to submit the
interview at that time, but the interview should be completed.
To go to the next week:
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Journal Assignment: Multicultural
Awareness
Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson are two prominent psychologists in the
field of human growth and development. Erikson’s Stages of
Psychosocial Development and Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive
Development provide a background for understanding the
developmental context of clients. Life-span development theory states
that individuals continue to develop from infancy to late adulthood.
Therefore, it is important to recognize that each client is in a particular
stage of development. For example, if you are working with a 9-yearold client and an 80-year-old client, their current stages of emotional,
physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive development would be vastly
different. This understanding of the developmental context of your
clients is foundational for client conceptualization and choosing
appropriate intervention methods.
A client’s cultural background is also critically important. Where your
client was born and raised, the cultural beliefs and religious convictions
of the client’s family, and the different cultures and beliefs of the
communities where the client lived is also fundamental to
understanding your client and determining appropriate intervention
methods.
While you must be aware of your client’s developmental and sociocultural context, it is just as important to be aware of your own, with its
biases and beliefs, so that your client conceptualization is not
influenced by a lack of self-awareness. Participating in self-assessment
can help counselors gain an understanding of who they are, what they
believe, and how to separate personal biases from the counseling
process.
For this Journal Assignment, you will assess your multicultural
awareness and cultural competence, and consider the importance of
multicultural awareness and cultural competence to the practice of
clinical mental health counseling.
Due to the somewhat abstract topic of this Assignment, you are asked
to present your thoughts as a reflective journal entry. Regular reflection
through journaling is a common practice for counselors, and both
counseling students and professionals find the practice helpful to their
self-awareness and professional growth (Woodbridge & Rust O’Beirne,
2017).
Note that this Assignment is assessed according to the criteria in the
assignment rubric with the exception of APA format. While you need
to support your assignment with specific references to all resources
used in its preparation, Journals are intended to be informal. APA
format is not expected in journal assignments.
References
Woodbridge, L., & Rust O’Beirne, B. (2017). Counseling students’
perceptions of journaling as a tool for developing reflective thinking.
Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 9(2). Retrieved from
http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/92.1198
•
•
o
•
To prepare:
Review Chapters 10 and 11 in the Erford course text and focus on the
importance of human development and multicultural awareness.
Review the media program found in the Learning Resources for this
week and think about the first time you realized you were “other.”
Reflect on how this self-awareness impacted your cultural beliefs.
Note: “Otherness” is a broad concept. It can be intense, such as
experiencing racial prejudice, or more subtle, such as feeling
uncomfortable in unfamiliar social situations. Otherness is a universal
human experience and can look and feel many different ways.
Take the Multicultural Self-Assessment (Petrone, 2004) in the Learning
Resources and save your results.
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•
•
•
•
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Reflect on your cultural beliefs and your level of self-awareness. Think
about any changes you plan to implement as a result of the selfassessment.
Think about the importance of cultural awareness to the practice of
clinical mental health counseling.
Assignment: Journal Entry (2–4 pages)
Use the Multicultural Awareness Journal Template to create your
journal entry. In your journal entry, include the following:
A brief summary of the results of your Multicultural Self-Assessment.
Based on the media for this week, briefly tell the story of the first time
you realized you were “other.”
An explanation of your reaction(s) to both the self-assessment and your
realization of being “other.”
An explanation of how your developmental stage impacted your
experience of “otherness.”
An explanation of what actions you plan to take as a result of the selfassessment.
An explanation of the importance of multicultural awareness and
cultural competency to the practice of clinical mental health
counseling.
Support your Journal Assignment by citing all resources in APA format
and style, including those in the Learning Resources
I have attached the pdf of my “Multi Cultural Self Assessment” test as a pdf. I have
answered Part II. Below (just in my own words – nothing scholarly, but will give you an idea
of who I am) .
Part II. Now look back at your responses in the context of your classroom interactions. Is your
behavior different in that setting than in your day-to-day encounters?
Yes, my behaviour within the classroom and my general attitude to my academics is
different. I feel less confident, unsure, and worried. I am dyslexic and noticed that I still carry
a lot of the old childhood thoughts of feeling inferior, which affect my general focus and
approach. I have also found that navigating around the online world of Walden to be initially
daunting and confusing. I feel nervous and unsettled but also willing to work through these
feelings and continue with my chosen path. I feel that I have a lot to offer as a counsellor so
will push through these challenges. I have had great experiences with going to counselors in
the past and I never left a counselors appointing thinking “hey, that was great, I’d like to go
back to this counsellor… because I bet they’re really good at spelling and writing!” 😉
This is only my second class so I believe that as I persevere that things will get better.
Cultural Competence, The First Time I Knew I Was Other Walden University faculty tells
their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Video I
https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/USA/COUN/6100/mm/FT/video1.html
Walden University faculty tells their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Jason Patton, PhD, LPC
Video II
https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/USA/COUN/6100/mm/FT/video2.html
Cultural Competence, The First Time I Knew I Was Other Walden University faculty tells
their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Stephanie Ford, PhD
Running head: PERSONAL JOURNAL
1
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Student Name
Walden University
2
PERSONAL JOURNAL
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Introduce the topic of this paper here in one brief paragraph (3 or 4 sentences).
Multicultural Self-Assessment
After taking the Multicultural Self-Assessment, discuss your results under this heading.
Discuss your reactions to the assessment: What surprised you? What did you learn? And so on…
First Time I Realized I Was “Other”
Here you will explain the time you first realized that you were different from others.
Influence of Developmental Stage on Experience of “Otherness”
How was your experience of “otherness” influenced by your developmental stage at the
time you experienced it?
Action Plan as a Result of the Self-Assessment
After considering the self-assessment and reviewing the text, explain how you plan to
work on this important topic in your own life.
Importance of Multicultural Awareness and Cultural Competency
Under this heading, explain the importance of multicultural awareness and cultural
competency to you as a counselor-in-training. Be sure to cite scholarly references.
3
PERSONAL JOURNAL
References
Erford, B. T. (2018). Human development throughout the lifespan. In B. T. Erford (Ed.),
Orientation to the counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional
foundations (pp. 311–336). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Gray, G. M. (2018). Multicultural counseling. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Orientation to the
counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional foundations (pp.
337–372). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Laureate Education (Producer). (2010). Cultural competence: The first time I knew I was other
[Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureatemedia.com/2dett4d/Walden/COUN/6100/04/mm/coun6100_carousel.html
Petrone, M. C. (2004). Multicultural self-assessment. In M. D. Cox & L. Richlin (Eds.), Building
faculty learning communities (pp. 122–123). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Add additional references as needed.
Running head: PERSONAL JOURNAL
1
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Student Name
Walden University
2
PERSONAL JOURNAL
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Introduce the topic of this paper here in one brief parag
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Journal Assignment: Multicultural
Awareness
Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson are two prominent psychologists in the
field of human growth and development. Erikson’s Stages of
Psychosocial Development and Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive
Development provide a background for understanding the
developmental context of clients. Life-span development theory states
that individuals continue to develop from infancy to late adulthood.
Therefore, it is important to recognize that each client is in a particular
stage of development. For example, if you are working with a 9-yearold client and an 80-year-old client, their current stages of emotional,
physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive development would be vastly
different. This understanding of the developmental context of your
clients is foundational for client conceptualization and choosing
appropriate intervention methods.
A client’s cultural background is also critically important. Where your
client was born and raised, the cultural beliefs and religious convictions
of the client’s family, and the different cultures and beliefs of the
communities where the client lived is also fundamental to
understanding your client and determining appropriate intervention
methods.
While you must be aware of your client’s developmental and sociocultural context, it is just as important to be aware of your own, with its
biases and beliefs, so that your client conceptualization is not
influenced by a lack of self-awareness. Participating in self-assessment
can help counselors gain an understanding of who they are, what they
believe, and how to separate personal biases from the counseling
process.
For this Journal Assignment, you will assess your multicultural
awareness and cultural competence, and consider the importance of
multicultural awareness and cultural competence to the practice of
clinical mental health counseling.
Due to the somewhat abstract topic of this Assignment, you are asked
to present your thoughts as a reflective journal entry. Regular reflection
through journaling is a common practice for counselors, and both
counseling students and professionals find the practice helpful to their
self-awareness and professional growth (Woodbridge & Rust O’Beirne,
2017).
Note that this Assignment is assessed according to the criteria in the
assignment rubric with the exception of APA format. While you need
to support your assignment with specific references to all resources
used in its preparation, Journals are intended to be informal. APA
format is not expected in journal assignments.
References
Woodbridge, L., & Rust O’Beirne, B. (2017). Counseling students’
perceptions of journaling as a tool for developing reflective thinking.
Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 9(2). Retrieved from
http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/92.1198
•
•
o
•
To prepare:
Review Chapters 10 and 11 in the Erford course text and focus on the
importance of human development and multicultural awareness.
Review the media program found in the Learning Resources for this
week and think about the first time you realized you were “other.”
Reflect on how this self-awareness impacted your cultural beliefs.
Note: “Otherness” is a broad concept. It can be intense, such as
experiencing racial prejudice, or more subtle, such as feeling
uncomfortable in unfamiliar social situations. Otherness is a universal
human experience and can look and feel many different ways.
Take the Multicultural Self-Assessment (Petrone, 2004) in the Learning
Resources and save your results.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Reflect on your cultural beliefs and your level of self-awareness. Think
about any changes you plan to implement as a result of the selfassessment.
Think about the importance of cultural awareness to the practice of
clinical mental health counseling.
Assignment: Journal Entry (2–4 pages)
Use the Multicultural Awareness Journal Template to create your
journal entry. In your journal entry, include the following:
A brief summary of the results of your Multicultural Self-Assessment.
Based on the media for this week, briefly tell the story of the first time
you realized you were “other.”
An explanation of your reaction(s) to both the self-assessment and your
realization of being “other.”
An explanation of how your developmental stage impacted your
experience of “otherness.”
An explanation of what actions you plan to take as a result of the selfassessment.
An explanation of the importance of multicultural awareness and
cultural competency to the practice of clinical mental health
counseling.
Support your Journal Assignment by citing all resources in APA format
and style, including those in the Learning Resources
I have attached the pdf of my “Multi Cultural Self Assessment” test as a pdf. I have
answered Part II. Below (just in my own words – nothing scholarly, but will give you an idea
of who I am) .
Part II. Now look back at your responses in the context of your classroom interactions. Is your
behavior different in that setting than in your day-to-day encounters?
Yes, my behaviour within the classroom and my general attitude to my academics is
different. I feel less confident, unsure, and worried. I am dyslexic and noticed that I still carry
a lot of the old childhood thoughts of feeling inferior, which affect my general focus and
approach. I have also found that navigating around the online world of Walden to be initially
daunting and confusing. I feel nervous and unsettled but also willing to work through these
feelings and continue with my chosen path. I feel that I have a lot to offer as a counsellor so
will push through these challenges. I have had great experiences with going to counselors in
the past and I never left a counselors appointing thinking “hey, that was great, I’d like to go
back to this counsellor… because I bet they’re really good at spelling and writing!” 😉
This is only my second class so I believe that as I persevere that things will get better.
Cultural Competence, The First Time I Knew I Was Other Walden University faculty tells
their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Video I
https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/USA/COUN/6100/mm/FT/video1.html
Walden University faculty tells their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Jason Patton, PhD, LPC
Video II
https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/USA/COUN/6100/mm/FT/video2.html
Cultural Competence, The First Time I Knew I Was Other Walden University faculty tells
their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Stephanie Ford, PhD
Running head: PERSONAL JOURNAL
1
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Student Name
Walden University
2
PERSONAL JOURNAL
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Introduce the topic of this paper here in one brief paragraph (3 or 4 sentences).
Multicultural Self-Assessment
After taking the Multicultural Self-Assessment, discuss your results under this heading.
Discuss your reactions to the assessment: What surprised you? What did you learn? And so on…
First Time I Realized I Was “Other”
Here you will explain the time you first realized that you were different from others.
Influence of Developmental Stage on Experience of “Otherness”
How was your experience of “otherness” influenced by your developmental stage at the
time you experienced it?
Action Plan as a Result of the Self-Assessment
After considering the self-assessment and reviewing the text, explain how you plan to
work on this important topic in your own life.
Importance of Multicultural Awareness and Cultural Competency
Under this heading, explain the importance of multicultural awareness and cultural
competency to you as a counselor-in-training. Be sure to cite scholarly references.
3
PERSONAL JOURNAL
References
Erford, B. T. (2018). Human development throughout the lifespan. In B. T. Erford (Ed.),
Orientation to the counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional
foundations (pp. 311–336). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Gray, G. M. (2018). Multicultural counseling. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Orientation to the
counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional foundations (pp.
337–372). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Laureate Education (Producer). (2010). Cultural competence: The first time I knew I was other
[Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureatemedia.com/2dett4d/Walden/COUN/6100/04/mm/coun6100_carousel.html
Petrone, M. C. (2004). Multicultural self-assessment. In M. D. Cox & L. Richlin (Eds.), Building
faculty learning communities (pp. 122–123). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Add additional references as needed.
Running head: PERSONAL JOURNAL
1
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Student Name
Walden University
2
PERSONAL JOURNAL
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Introduce the topic of this paper here in one brief paragraph (3 or 4 sentences).
Multicultural Self-Assessment
After taking the Multicultural Self-Assessment, discuss your results under this heading.
Discuss your reactions to the assessment: What surprised you? What did you learn? And so on…
I was not surprised to see that I scored high with being very open multiculturally. I was
also not surprised to see how I did not cary the same level of confidence within my academic
world (see my answers to Part II Self assessment).
This is more info than you need about me but thought it might help (below):
Dose the reader want to know that I’m in living in Edinburgh with my 9 yr old son at the
moment? I have overcome a lot of challenging life experiences and feel that I have actually come
out of it to be a better person for it – the reason why I feel called to being a counselor
I was born in nyc USA but grew up traveling internationally so I have a very open mind
of the world. I see how small the world can be and how we are all interconnected. I see the
difference of cultures to be a beautiful thing. I remember things as a child like being in a mud hut
in Africa and the hudge beautiful smile of the children there. I also remember keep food in my
pockets to give to the other children. They seemed pretty excited about oranges. I did it privately,
w just the local children not so
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I remember being in Madera and making friends w a farming family. We did not speak the same
language and communicate w hand gestures and by drawing images in the ground w a stick. I
used to wake up very early to see them as got their mule ready to work the fields.
My father was a US Marine who went onto Advertising for a large American advertising agency
that wanted to expand internationally. I move a lot like a military child, but I did not have a base
of other Americans to live with. I was always integrating into different cultures and class
structures.
As an adult, I have many international friends that have all lived incredibly interesting lives. I
have some European friends that work as research scientist, well-known artists and writers, and
friends that have left their home for a better life like one of my friends from Zimbabwe who lost
half of her family in the massacres. I have two friends that are blind but continue to have lives
full of passion, traveling and dancing the Tango.
First Time I Realized I Was “Other”
Here you will explain the time you first realized that you were different from others.
Influence of Developmental Stage on Experience of “Otherness”
How was your experience of “otherness” influenced by your developmental stage at the
time you experienced it?
The first time I remember feeling “otherness” was when I was a child in kindergarten in
Australia. The teacher asked me to go to another class and ask for a pair of scissors. Everyone
laughed at the way I said, and it made me feel sad and alone, like a weird alien that has just
entered their classroom.
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I remember the same feeling on my first day of a new school in England when I was in
elementary school. I asked if I could use the bathroom and it would have been more normal to
have asked for the WC or toilet. Again the whole class laughed at me, and I felt awful. Generally
making friends and settling in was incredibly difficult. I spent a lot of my childhood feeling
alone, sad and inferior.
Action Plan as a Result of the Self-Assessment
After considering the self-assessment and reviewing the text, explain how you plan to
work on this important topic in your own life.
I’m not sure exactly what they are asking here, but I’d say I would benefit from letting go of all
this childhood baggage with how I view the academic world and to remind myself of why I have
chosen this path, and how I owe not just to myself but also to others that would benefit from my
help. So the important topic in my own life right now would be my Master’s degree. Importance
of Multicultural Awareness and Cultural Competency
Under this heading, explain the importance of multicultural awareness and cultural
competency to you as a counselor-in-training. Be sure to cite scholarly references.
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References
Erford, B. T. (2018). Human development throughout the lifespan. In B. T. Erford (Ed.),
Orientation to the counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional
foundations (pp. 311–336). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Gray, G. M. (2018). Multicultural counseling. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Orientation to the
counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional foundations (pp.
337–372). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Laureate Education (Producer). (2010). Cultural competence: The first time I knew I was other
[Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureatemedia.com/2dett4d/Walden/COUN/6100/04/mm/coun6100_carousel.html
Petrone, M. C. (2004). Multicultural self-assessment. In M. D. Cox & L. Richlin (Eds.), Building
faculty learning communities (pp. 122–123). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Add additional references as needed.
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Week 8: Multicultural Issues in Counseling
Walden University
COUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Imagine that you are in a counseling session with a new client. She is a 24year-old Muslim woman who has lived in the United States for the past 2
years under refugee status. She appears depressed and anxious. Is this a
mental health concern, or is there more to this situation? Is it possible that
her behavior reveals issues of culture, oppression, and racism? How might
her age and stage of development play a part in her overall mental health?
Being aware of multicultural issues that can arise during sessions and
understanding the client’s stages of personal growth and development
provide a wealth of information for you as a clinical mental health counselor.
Understanding these issues will also allow you to gain greater insight into
your own life from a socio-cultural context.
This week, you explore how understanding clients’ stages of human growth
and development and socio-cultural context can impact the practice of
clinical mental health counseling.
Analyze the importance of multicultural awareness
Analyze the impact of personal development stages on professional
identity
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COUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Erford, B. T. (Ed.). (2018). Orientation to the counseling profession:
Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional foundations (3rd ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Chapter 10, “Human Development Throughout the Life Span” (pp.
311–336)
Chapter 11, “Multicultural Counseling” (pp. 337–372)
Petrone, M. C. (2004). Multicultural self-assessment. In M. D. Cox & L.
Richlin (Eds.), Building faculty learning communities (pp. 122–123). San
Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Document: Multicultural Awareness Journal Template (Word
Document)
Laureate Education (Producer). (2010). Cultural competence: The first
time I knew I was other [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201930_27/MS_COUN/COUN_6100_WC/USW1_COUN_6100_week08.html?course_uid=USW1.18…
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Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson are two prominent psychologists in the field of
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human growth and development. Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial
COUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Development and Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development provide a
background for understanding the developmental context of clients. Lifespan development theory states that individuals continue to develop from
infancy to late adulthood. Therefore, it is important to recognize that each
client is in a particular stage of development. For example, if you are working
with a 9-year-old client and an 80-year-old client, their current stages of
emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive development would be
vastly different. This understanding of the developmental context of your
clients is foundational for client conceptualization and choosing appropriate
intervention methods.
A client’s cultural background is also critically important. Where your client
was born and raised, the cultural beliefs and religious convictions of the
client’s family, and the different cultures and beliefs of the communities where
the client lived is also fundamental to understanding your client and
determining appropriate intervention methods.
While you must be aware of your client’s developmental and socio-cultural
context, it is just as important to be aware of your own, with its biases and
beliefs, so that your client conceptualization is not influenced by a lack of
self-awareness. Participating in self-assessment can help counselors gain an
understanding of who they are, what they believe, and how to separate
personal biases from the counseling process.
For this Journal Assignment, you will assess your multicultural awareness
and cultural competence, and consider the importance of multicultural
awareness and cultural competence to the practice of clinical mental health
counseling.
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Due
to the somewhat
abstract topic of this Assignment, you are asked to
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University
present your thoughts as a reflective journal entry. Regular reflection through
COUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
journaling is a common practice for counselors, and both counseling
students and professionals find the practice helpful to their self-awareness
and professional growth (Woodbridge & Rust O’Beirne, 2017).
Note that this Assignment is assessed according to the criteria in the
assignment rubric with the exception of APA format. While you need to
support your assignment with specific references to all resources used in its
preparation, Journals are intended to be informal. APA format is not expected
in journal assignments.
References
Woodbridge, L., & Rust O’Beirne, B. (2017). Counseling students’
perceptions of journaling as a tool for developing reflective thinking.
Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 9(2). Retrieved from
http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/92.1198
To prepare:
Review Chapters 10 and 11 in the Erford course text and focus on the
importance of human development and multicultural awareness.
Review the media program found in the Learning Resources for this week
and think about the first time you realized you were “other.” Reflect on how
this self-awareness impacted your cultural beliefs.
Note: “Otherness” is a broad concept. It can be intense, such as
experiencing racial prejudice, or more subtle, such as feeling
uncomfortable in unfamiliar social situations. Otherness is a universal
human experience and can look and feel many different ways.
Take the Multicultural Self-Assessment (Petrone, 2004) in the Learning
Resources and save your results.
https://class.waldenu.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/USW1/201930_27/MS_COUN/COUN_6100_WC/USW1_COUN_6100_week08.html?course_uid=USW1.18…
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Reflect on
your cultural beliefs and your level of self-awareness. Think
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about any changes you plan to implement as a result of the selfCOUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
assessment.
Think about the importance of cultural awareness to the practice of clinical
mental health counseling.
Assignment: Journal Entry (2–4 pages)
Use the Multicultural Awareness Journal Template to create your journal
entry. In your journal entry, include the following:
A brief summary of the results of your Multicultural Self-Assessment.
Based on the media for this week, briefly tell the story of the first time you
realized you were “other.”
An explanation of your reaction(s) to both the self-assessment and your
realization of being “other.”
An explanation of how your developmental stage impacted your
experience of “otherness.”
An explanation of what actions you plan to take as a result of the selfassessment.
An explanation of the importance of multicultural awareness and cultural
competency to the practice of clinical mental health counseling.
Support your Journal Assignment by citing all resources in APA format and
style, including those in the Learning Resources.
Submit your Journal Assignment.
To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the
following:
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Click the Week 8 Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for
the Assignment.
Click the Week 8 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric”
for grading criteria from thisarea.
Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button.
Find the document you saved as “WK8Assgn+last name+first initial.
(extension)” and click Open.
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COUN 6100: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This week, you continued to develop your professional counseling identity,
and you extended your awareness of multicultural issues in mental health
counseling.
Next week, you will develop a brochure or flyer advocating for social change
with an issue in mental health counseling that interests you. In addition, you
will conduct the interview with a counselor for your Final Project.
By Day 7 of Week 9, you should complete your Final Project interview with
your chosen mental health counselor. You do not need to submit the
interview at that time, but the interview should be completed.
To go to the next week:
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Journal Assignment: Multicultural
Awareness
Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson are two prominent psychologists in the
field of human growth and development. Erikson’s Stages of
Psychosocial Development and Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive
Development provide a background for understanding the
developmental context of clients. Life-span development theory states
that individuals continue to develop from infancy to late adulthood.
Therefore, it is important to recognize that each client is in a particular
stage of development. For example, if you are working with a 9-yearold client and an 80-year-old client, their current stages of emotional,
physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive development would be vastly
different. This understanding of the developmental context of your
clients is foundational for client conceptualization and choosing
appropriate intervention methods.
A client’s cultural background is also critically important. Where your
client was born and raised, the cultural beliefs and religious convictions
of the client’s family, and the different cultures and beliefs of the
communities where the client lived is also fundamental to
understanding your client and determining appropriate intervention
methods.
While you must be aware of your client’s developmental and sociocultural context, it is just as important to be aware of your own, with its
biases and beliefs, so that your client conceptualization is not
influenced by a lack of self-awareness. Participating in self-assessment
can help counselors gain an understanding of who they are, what they
believe, and how to separate personal biases from the counseling
process.
For this Journal Assignment, you will assess your multicultural
awareness and cultural competence, and consider the importance of
multicultural awareness and cultural competence to the practice of
clinical mental health counseling.
Due to the somewhat abstract topic of this Assignment, you are asked
to present your thoughts as a reflective journal entry. Regular reflection
through journaling is a common practice for counselors, and both
counseling students and professionals find the practice helpful to their
self-awareness and professional growth (Woodbridge & Rust O’Beirne,
2017).
Note that this Assignment is assessed according to the criteria in the
assignment rubric with the exception of APA format. While you need
to support your assignment with specific references to all resources
used in its preparation, Journals are intended to be informal. APA
format is not expected in journal assignments.
References
Woodbridge, L., & Rust O’Beirne, B. (2017). Counseling students’
perceptions of journaling as a tool for developing reflective thinking.
Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 9(2). Retrieved from
http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/92.1198
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To prepare:
Review Chapters 10 and 11 in the Erford course text and focus on the
importance of human development and multicultural awareness.
Review the media program found in the Learning Resources for this
week and think about the first time you realized you were “other.”
Reflect on how this self-awareness impacted your cultural beliefs.
Note: “Otherness” is a broad concept. It can be intense, such as
experiencing racial prejudice, or more subtle, such as feeling
uncomfortable in unfamiliar social situations. Otherness is a universal
human experience and can look and feel many different ways.
Take the Multicultural Self-Assessment (Petrone, 2004) in the Learning
Resources and save your results.
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Reflect on your cultural beliefs and your level of self-awareness. Think
about any changes you plan to implement as a result of the selfassessment.
Think about the importance of cultural awareness to the practice of
clinical mental health counseling.
Assignment: Journal Entry (2–4 pages)
Use the Multicultural Awareness Journal Template to create your
journal entry. In your journal entry, include the following:
A brief summary of the results of your Multicultural Self-Assessment.
Based on the media for this week, briefly tell the story of the first time
you realized you were “other.”
An explanation of your reaction(s) to both the self-assessment and your
realization of being “other.”
An explanation of how your developmental stage impacted your
experience of “otherness.”
An explanation of what actions you plan to take as a result of the selfassessment.
An explanation of the importance of multicultural awareness and
cultural competency to the practice of clinical mental health
counseling.
Support your Journal Assignment by citing all resources in APA format
and style, including those in the Learning Resources
I have attached the pdf of my “Multi Cultural Self Assessment” test as a pdf. I have
answered Part II. Below (just in my own words – nothing scholarly, but will give you an idea
of who I am) .
Part II. Now look back at your responses in the context of your classroom interactions. Is your
behavior different in that setting than in your day-to-day encounters?
Yes, my behaviour within the classroom and my general attitude to my academics is
different. I feel less confident, unsure, and worried. I am dyslexic and noticed that I still carry
a lot of the old childhood thoughts of feeling inferior, which affect my general focus and
approach. I have also found that navigating around the online world of Walden to be initially
daunting and confusing. I feel nervous and unsettled but also willing to work through these
feelings and continue with my chosen path. I feel that I have a lot to offer as a counsellor so
will push through these challenges. I have had great experiences with going to counselors in
the past and I never left a counselors appointing thinking “hey, that was great, I’d like to go
back to this counsellor… because I bet they’re really good at spelling and writing!” 😉
This is only my second class so I believe that as I persevere that things will get better.
Cultural Competence, The First Time I Knew I Was Other Walden University faculty tells
their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Video I
https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/USA/COUN/6100/mm/FT/video1.html
Walden University faculty tells their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Jason Patton, PhD, LPC
Video II
https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/USA/COUN/6100/mm/FT/video2.html
Cultural Competence, The First Time I Knew I Was Other Walden University faculty tells
their stories of being made to feel “other.”
Stephanie Ford, PhD
Running head: PERSONAL JOURNAL
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Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Student Name
Walden University
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PERSONAL JOURNAL
Journal: Multicultural Awareness
Introduce the topic of this paper here in one brief paragraph (3 or 4 sentences).
Multicultural Self-Assessment
After taking the Multicultural Self-Assessment, discuss your results under this heading.
Discuss your reactions to the assessment: What surprised you? What did you learn? And so on…
First Time I Realized I Was “Other”
Here you will explain the time you first realized that you were different from others.
Influence of Developmental Stage on Experience of “Otherness”
How was your experience of “otherness” influenced by your developmental stage at the
time you experienced it?
Action Plan as a Result of the Self-Assessment
After considering the self-assessment and reviewing the text, explain how you plan to
work on this important topic in your own life.
Importance of Multicultural Awareness and Cultural Competency
Under this heading, explain the importance of multicultural awareness and cultural
competency to you as a counselor-in-training. Be sure to cite scholarly references.
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References
Erford, B. T. (2018). Human development throughout the lifespan. In B. T. Erford (Ed.),
Orientation to the counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional
foundations (pp. 311–336). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Gray, G. M. (2018). Multicultural counseling. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Orientation to the
counseling profession: Advocacy, ethics, and essential professional foundations (pp.
337–372). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Laureate Education (Producer). (2010). Cultural competence: The first time I knew I was other
[Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureatemedia.com/2dett4d/Walden/COUN/6100/04/mm/coun6100_carousel.html
Petrone, M. C. (2004). Multicultural self-assessment. In M. D. Cox & L. Richlin (Eds.), Building
faculty learning communities (pp. 122–123). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.
Add additional references as needed.
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