It is a time-proven trend that a dominant culture will try to force its methods and what it deems as "normal" on the other cultures that live within its constraints. ... Thus, there exists a broad spectrum of 'psychotherapy,' in terms of basic orientations, methods, and goals to be achieved" (Tseng, 1999). ... All forms of psychotherapy are influenced by the culture that developed it and the time period in which the methods were developed. ... Recognizing this is a necessary component in order for cross-cultural therapy to be effective. ... One can distinguish psychot...

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Counseling is an interactive process characterized by a unique relationship between counselor and client that leads to change in one or more areas (Trickett, Sept. 9, 2003). Multicultural counseling requires the recognition of: (1) the importance of racial/ethnic group membership on the socialization of the client; (2) the importance of and the uniqueness of the individual; (3) the presence of and place of values in the counseling process; and (4) the uniqueness of learning styles, vocational goals, and life purposes of clients, within the context of principles of democratic social justice (Lo...

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Counseling is an interactive process characterized by a unique relationship between counselor and client that leads to change in one or more areas (Trickett, Sept. 9, 2003). Multicultural counseling requires the recognition of: (1) the importance of racial/ethnic group membership on the socialization of the client; (2) the importance of and the uniqueness of the individual; (3) the presence of and place of values in the counseling process; and (4) the uniqueness of learning styles, vocational goals, and life purposes of clients, within the context of principles of democratic social justice (Lo...

• Word Count: 5041
• Approx Pages: 20
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate