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With All My Relations: Counseling American Indians and Alaska Natives within a Familial Context
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Harper, Faith G. – Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2011
Statistics show that two thirds of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIs/ANs) live outside of tribal areas, and 50% of those individuals who seek counseling services will not use tribal resources. There is a strong likelihood that counselors will have the opportunity to provide services to AI/AN clients. The review of the academic literature…
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Counseling Services, American Indians, Alaska Natives
Family Counseling: Cultural Sensitivity, Relativism, and the Cultural Defense.
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May, Kathleen M. – Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 1998
Cultural sensitivity, cultural relativism, and the cultural defense are defined and described. Each concept is addressed in terms of its relationship to couple and family counseling. The role of counselor must be broadened and deepened to include the role of cultural broker. (Author/EMK)
Descriptors: Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Counselor Role
Training Multiculturally Competent Counselors to Work with Asian Indian Americans.
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Chandras, Kan V. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1997
Describes the influx of Asian Indians to the United States. Discusses the training of multicultural counselors to work effectively with Asian Indian clients, the world view of these clients, acculturation issues, and implications for counseling. Outlines experiential counselor training, such as intern/mentor programs, that can be used to educate…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Counselor Educators
Understanding and Counseling Korean Americans: Implications for Training.
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Chang, Catherine Y.; Myers, Jane E. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1997
To improve understanding of Korean Americans' counseling needs, considers the characteristics and concerns of Asian American ethnic groups as a whole, such as identity and acculturation. Examines mental health services for Korean Americans and explores some of the implications for counseling practice and counselor preparation. (RJM)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Counselor Educators, Counselor Role
Counseling Taiwan Chinese in America: Training Issues for Counselors.
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Miller, Geri; Yang, Julia; Chen, M. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1997
Examines cultural influences (such as Confucianism, family, and immigration) on Taiwan Chinese in America who seek counseling. Addresses typical counseling struggles, effective counseling strategies and theoretical approaches, and training implications. Uses a case study to elaborate on the above themes. (RJM)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chinese Americans, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories
A Theoretical Rationale for Cross-Cultural Family Counseling.
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Arciniega, Miguel; Newlon, Betty J. – School Counselor, 1981
Proposes seven Adlerian axioms of behavior for the cross-cultural pluralistic counselor working with minority families. Defines cross-cultural family counseling and urges counselors to understand minority cultures and the acculturation process. Discusses counseling techniques. (JAC)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Counselor Role, Cultural Awareness
Special Issue on International Guidance and Counseling.
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Wehrly, Bea, Ed.; Deen, Nathan, Ed. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1983
Describes cultural influences on guidance and counseling services in Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, Japan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Germany, Iran and Canada. The 20 articles of this special international edition also discuss counseling trends and the impact of foreign cultures on American visitors. (JAC)
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Counselor Role