Multicultural Counseling Issues: Practicing Outside Boundaries of Competence

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Patricia G. Hays

Abstract

This article examines issues of practicing outside boundaries of competency with regards to multicultural counseling. Using current research from the fields of counseling and psychology, the significance to the field of counseling, attributes of a multicultural counselor, and training necessary for competent multicultural counseling are addressed. Briefly outlined are the three dimensions of counseling competencies needed to be a culturally skilled counselor as well as consideration of the problems in the field of counselor education. This article concludes with a summary of researchers’ suggestions on how to ensure counseling students acquire the appropriate training in developing multicultural competencies to practice ethically.

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Hays, P. G. (2009). Multicultural Counseling Issues: Practicing Outside Boundaries of Competence. Perspectives In Learning, 10 (1). Retrieved from https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/pil/vol10/iss1/8