PCN 509 Social and Cultural Diversity Issues in Counseling

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You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Writing Instructions Overview The Social and Cultural Diversity Paper (1,750-2,000 words) requires the student to identify and reflect on possible personal biases regarding gender, religion, sexual or gender orientation, race, socioeconomic status, disability status, or culture The purpose of this paper is to raise the student’s personal and professional level of awareness regarding the subject of diverse populations Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center An abstract is not required This assignment uses a grading rubric Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion Process Schedule The Social and Cultural Diversity Paper assignment will be accomplished in a five-step process, with individual steps submitted and graded regularly throughout the course, according to the following schedule: 1) Outline (Due Week 2) 2) References (Due Week 4) 3) First Draft (Due Week 6) 4) Final Paper (Due Week 8) Content Guidelines When constructing this paper, use a three-part structure according to the following guidelines: Part 1 The first part of the paper requires you to identify information from your own personal history Use the following questions to help guide your reflections: 1) Identify your personal biases and how they may be challenges to you as a therapist Remember, everyone has biases The point is not to project them onto your clients Note: It is preferred you discuss your cultural biases 2) Describe your personal history by documenting experiences with discrimination you may have experienced and how your cultural background impacted these experiences 3) Identify memories of contact with those who were culturally different than you, and your experiences associated with these differences Be specific 4) How has your life experience affected how you may relate to persons different than you? Be specific Part 2 The second part of the paper requires you to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of racism/discrimination Use the following questions to help guide your reflections: 1) What does it mean to be a subtle racist? Please include a referenced definition and example 2) Why could there be significant differences in perceptions and values of members within the same ethnic group? Be specific Part 3 The third part of your paper requires you to review and reflect on the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics Use the following to help guide your reflection: 1) Discuss how the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics will inform your practice 1. a) Identify and cite the specific ACA and NAADA multicultural codes that you will use to inform your practice 2) What did you learn about the importance of cultural sensitivity in treatment planning? 3) How do communication styles differ across cultures? 4) How might strategies to build rapport be differentiated based on culture? 5) Examine underlying reasons for differential treatment methods 1. a) Consult several professional journals on treatment practices and cultural biases
2. b) Identify sources of potential counselor cultural bias within these practices 6) What resources could help you to become more informed regarding cultural diversity? Cite resources you can use to dispel yourpersonal biases 7) How could you apply your learning to your future practice as a counselor? PCN509 Week 5 Assignment Details: Create an 8- to 10-slide PPT presentation discussing your cultural background (in addition, you should include a title slide and reference slide in your presentation) When discussing your culture, consider components of yourself such as race, ethnicity, religion, spiritual heritage, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, socio-economic status, traditions, and family heritage You are not required to include any information you do not feel comfortable sharing Include the following in your presentation: 1 Communication styles of your culture (verbal and nonverbal) 2 Parts of your culture you are proud of 3 Parts of your culture that you would like to improve 4 Stereotypes toward your culture 5 Stereotypes held within your culture 6 How your culture perceives substance use Are there any traditional uses of substances that are deemed culturally acceptable? 7 How your culture perceives counseling 8 How your cultural background will influence your ability to counsel someone from your culture and someone from another culture 9 Speaker notes that indicate what would be said if giving the presentation live APA format is required for any information not originated by the student Include at least two scholarly references in your presentation This assignment uses a rubric Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion PCN509 Week 7 Assignment Details: In a Word document, provide short answers to the statements below Refer to the “Cultural Considerations Resource” for help in completing this assignment Explain cultural considerations that the counselor must account for when working with a client from each of the following groups (100-150 words each): 1 Immigrants (Documented and Undocumented) 2 Refugees Discuss the cultural issues and trends that specifically apply to each of the following regional population groups of the United States (100-150 words each): 1 The Hmong in California 2 Cuban Americans in Florida 3 Hispanic Americans in the Southwest 4 Your choice of a white ethnic group (eg, German, Irish, Italian) Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center An abstract is not required You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
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