In the counseling profession, there are necessary skills required for best practices based on accreditation measures, such as those indicated by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling a Related Programs (CACREP). Over the years, the training requirements for counselors have evolved a the understanding and awareness of multicultural have increased. The 2016 CACREP standards requ counselors-in-training to learn and incorporate multicultural and pluralistic characteristics into their practice as clinicians. According to the 2016 CACREP standards , a counselor-in-training must reflect in a multicultural and pluralistic society : Culturally responsive treatments The impact of their worldview and beliefs Current knowledge and projected needs concerning practicing Clinical mental health competencies and skills