PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
The purpose of this program is to assist counselors in the enhancement of their multicultural counseling skills. It builds awareness of one's own culture and other cultures, and how culture influences one's personality and lifestyle. The program guides the professional to implement what has been learned about working with culturally different people.

COURSE CONTENT AND DESCRIPTION:
This program presents a variety of perspectives on topics needed by counselors working in a culturally diverse society. Both cognitive and affective components are addressed in developing multicultural counseling skills. The workbook builds on and operationalizes the work of many scholars in diversity training and multicultural counseling. Focus is on the process of attaining multicultural counseling competence.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Counselor will examine the concept of cultural diversity in counseling.
2. Counselor will analyze personal perceptions on diversity.
3. Counselor will develop a foundation of knowledge regarding particular ethnic groups.
4. Counselor will develop behavior that reflects cultural awareness and sensitivity towards individuals.
5. Counselor will examine culturally appropriate intervention strategies.
6. Counselors will create a personal action plan for valuing diversity.

DIDACTIC / EXPERIENTIAL TIME FOR COMPLETION:
Six hours
Cost: $50.00

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