Imagine your classmate gives a hypothetical example of...

• Imagine your classmate gives a hypothetical example of working with a culture different from their own (in this case muslims). • Discuss any barrier a mental health professional may encounter in providing culturally competent care when they are faced with a situation of helping others unlike themselves. Suggest a few methods to overcome these barriers. • Cite one source to support your answer.

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00:01 So, here in this question we have to guide you through the addressing these questions in a hypothetical or reflective manner providing information and insights that may be relevant to the counselling scenario.

00:12 So, the first is sex, gender and sexuality.

00:16 So, in this acknowledge diversity and fluidity in sex, gender and sexuality.

00:22 Consider societal norms and stereotypes.

00:25 Be aware of potential biases affecting counselling.

00:29 Next is cultural worldviews.

00:31 So, here recognize own culture biases, adapt counselling approaches to be culturally sensitive and consider how culture differences influence expectations.

00:43 Next point is assumption about the client.

00:45 So, acknowledge potential biases, regular reassess assumptions during session.

00:50 Example, assuming a client's gender based on appearance.

00:53 Next is feeling towards the client.

00:55 So, reflect on personal biases, separate feelings from professional judgment, be open to understand diverse experience.

01:03 Next is beliefs about health and mental health.

01:07 So, recognize cultural variation in beliefs, adapt treatment plans accordingly, collaborate with clients to integrate cultural perspectives.

01:15 Next one is discrimination and psychological distress...