The purpose of this analysis is to increase your awareness regarding multicultural competence as a counselor in training.Write a three-part analysis in which you address the content criteria provided in the “Social and Cultural Diversity Analysis Instructions” attachment. Your paper should be 1,000-1,250 words excluding the reference and title page.The paper must include six to eight scholarly references in addition to the textbook. More references may be used if necessary.
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*This assignment is recommended as a representative artifact in your e-Portfolio.This performance assessment assesses the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for Social & Cultural Diversity.GCU Benchmark InformationThis benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling3.1: Explain issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society in the practice of professional counseling. [CACREP 2.F.2.b, 2.F.2.c, 2.F.2.e, 2.F.2.f, 2.F.2.g] (MC3, MC5)3.2: Evaluate the importance of social and cultural competence in providing counseling services to diverse populations. [CACREP 2.F.2.b, 2.F.2.c, 2.F.2.d, 2.F.2.e, 2.F.2.f, 2.F.2.g, 2.F.6.f, 2.F.6.h] (MC3, MC5)3.3: Assess their own social and cultural awareness, attitudes, and biases. (MC2)MEd School Counseling3.1: Explain issues and trends in a multicultural and diverse society in the practice of professional counseling. [CACREP 2.F.2.a, 2.F.2.b, 2.F.2.c, 2.F.2.e, 2.F.2.f, 2.F.2.g] (MC3, MC5)3.2: Evaluate the importance of social and cultural competence in providing counseling services to diverse populations. [CACREP 2.F.2.b, 2.F.2.c, 2.F.2.d, 2.F.2.e, 2.F.2.f, 2.F.2.g, 2.F.6.f, 2.F.6.h] (MC3, MC5)3.3: Assess candidates’ own social and cultural awareness, attitudes, and biases. (MC2)This assignment is informed by the following CACREP Standards:2.F.2.a. Multicultural and pluralistic characteristics within and among diverse groups nationally and internationally.2.F.2.b. Theories and models of multicultural counseling, cultural identity development, and social justice and advocacy.2.F.2.c. Multicultural counseling competencies.2.F.2.d. The impact of heritage, attitudes, beliefs, understandings, and acculturative experiences on an individual’s views of others.2.F.2.g. The impact of spiritual beliefs on clients’ and counselors’ worldviews.2.F.2.h. Strategies for identifying and eliminating barriers, prejudices, and processes of intentional and unintentional oppression and discrimination.
