Tag: reflecting

As I learn more about implicit bias, one ethical issue that comes up for me is the possibility of unintentionally misunderstanding, minimising, or interpreting a client’s experience through my own worldview. Even when the intention is to be respectful, implicit bias may affect what I notice, what I ask, what I assume, and how I…

An effective mental health practitioner facilitates assimilation of culturally diverse clients into society. I found this statement challenging to answer. After contemplating the statement I decided on this answer. Being an effective mental health practitioner do support the clients culturally diversity and encourage them to participate in society while respecting their cultural identity, values, family,…

How do you believe counsellors can develop an awareness of one’s own cultural values and biases and value other’s worldviews? My first thoughts on this question are to become familiar with my own families cultural background, to gain an understanding of the migration origin story of my family and that of others. To learn about…

3.4 Have I ever had sexist remarks made about me? If so how did it make me feel? I feel that I’ve grown up in a sexist world with the conditioning that comes from that. My parents never placed importance on my career when I was a child in the 60’s/70’s. They tended to focus…

As a counsellor and mental health support worker, I am curious about examining a client’s experiences through a systems theory lens. This includes exploring their family dynamics, such as relationships within the family, childhood experiences, and even ancestral influences. I also consider their work and social environments over time. By viewing a client within their…