Multicultural Theories Panel (WNBC1033)

Counselors are ethically required to be competent in multicultural counseling and to gain knowledge and skills to work with a diverse client population (ACA, 2014, Standard C.2.a.). Counselors are also charged with implementing theories to “address internalized privilege experienced by privileged clients and internalized oppression experienced by marginalized clients” (Ratts et al., 2015, p. 11). However, not all theories have a focus on multiculturalism and/or diversity. Many of the original theories focus on the individual and do not address how oppressive systems may impact the client (Singh et al., 2020). This panel discussion will provide an overview of how a multicultural lens can be applied to different counseling theories that do not have a strong focus on multiculturalism or have a minimal focus on multiculturalism. This training will assist counselors in integrating and applying cultural considerations into their work with diverse clients when various theories are utilized. Participants will hear multiple counselors’ experiences with applying a multicultural lens with different counseling theories. They will share what has worked and what has not worked.

By the end of this webinar, Attendees will:

A. Identify theories that do not clearly address multiculturalism or minimally address multiculturalism

B. Learn strategies to apply a multicultural lens with diverse theoretical approaches used with clients.

C. Be able to identify and address challenges in applying a multicultural lens to diverse theories and strategies.

Accreditation Statement(s)
Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

**ACEP contact information:**
100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].