How should a counselor respond when a colleague makes an insensitive or ignorant statement related to multicultural counseling? What are the best ways to proceed without alienating the colleague or sidestepping the problem?
Added by Kelsey T.
Close
Step 1
Address the statement directly: It is important to address the statement directly and explain why it is insensitive or ignorant. Use specific examples to illustrate your point and provide context for why the statement is problematic. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Mauya Mitchell and 68 other Psychology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Ethical Issue: You know that it's not acceptable to make ethnic jokes, least of all in the workplace, but a colleague of yours keeps invoking the worst ethnic and racial stereotypes. How do you respond? Do you remain silent and change the subject, or do you speak up? What other options do you have in dealing with such a coworker? Consider whether your answer would change if the offender were your boss.
How can a counselor reduce bias or stereotyping with certain cultures?
James K.
What are ways a counselor can use to prevent such misunderstandings in the future?
Kyle L.
Recommended Textbooks
Psychology Openstax
Myers' Psychology for AP
Psychology
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD