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After responding to each question, use a scale of 1-10 to indicate the extent to which you have considered this question beforeand rate the quality of your response (e.g., depth of insight, complexity, clarity). (1 = low; 10 = high)
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1. What are the primary populations you serve? Briefly describe the cultural dimensions of the population(s)
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2. How does your clients’ cultural background influence their needs, problem definition, help-seeking behavior, communication style, expectations of counseling, etc.
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3. What cultural identity development models might be most appropriate for the population(s) with whom you work?
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4. What are some significant within group differences among your clients?
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5. What is the historical/sociopolitical backdrop for this population and how does it affect the clients’ daily experience (e.g., prejudice, privilege, etc.) as well as influence ?
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6. Give examples of counseling approaches that work well and those that do not work well with the population. On what basis did you determine this?
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7. How might cultural features be interpreted (or misinterpreted) in a traditional diagnostic framework (e.g., DSMIV)?
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8. Describe your communication style, its cultural components and how this style influences counseling.
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9. Identify current issues that impact the rights and opportunities of individuals from the population(s) in legislation, social climate, and so forth, and how that affects individuals and families in terms of mental health, family well being, education, and work.
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10. What efforts have you taken within the past 6 months to learn more about the population(s) you work with?
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Total scores for Part 2 (add up the ratings):
The extent to which you have considered these questions
