Assessment Description
Complete at least two of the Implicit Association Tests related to the topics in this course such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and ethnicity located on the Project Implicit website. Click on the Topic 2 Resource Project Implicit Social Attitudes link to find the list of tests.
Write a 750-1,000-word reflection that addresses the following:
- Identification of the tests you completed.
- A detailed summary of the two test results.
- An overview of your impressions (address both your strengths and areas of growth in your discussion).
- An explanation about how you plan to address areas of growth and increase your cultural competence as a counselor in training. Additionally, identify the ways in which the dispositional values of self-awareness and cultural diversity (CMHC) or respect for diversity of others and reflection (SC) support this process. Refer to the dispositional values for your respective programs in the Class Resources.
- A description of how your cultural and spiritual beliefs as a counselor in training could affect the therapeutic alliance with future clients.
- An analysis about why it is important for counselors to understand their biases in regard to racial and cultural differences.
- A minimum of three goals in your plan related to increasing your cultural competence. Your goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound (S.M.A.R.T.).
Include a minimum of two scholarly journal articles in your response (published within the last 3-5 years).Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.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.
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