How multiculturalism obscures racial factors in the therapy process: Comment on Ridley et al. (1994), Sodowsky et al. (1994), Ottavi et al. (1994), and Thompson et al. (1994).

Helms, Janet E.

doi:10.1037/0022-0167.41.2.162

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“…Moreover, although existing self-report multicultural counseling competence scales are claiming to measure respondents' ability to work with a range of cultural (e.g., racial, ethnic, gender, social class, and sexual orientation) groups, a review of the instruments' items suggests that perceived ability to work effectively with people of color seems to be the primary construct measured. As Helms (1994)cogently asserted, multiculturalism and analogous terms may be useless as scientific constructs because they lack specificity with regard to identifying aspects of individual diversity. Furthermore, she suggested that when categorizing certain behaviors as “cultural,” the specific dimensions presumed to be cultural should be identified and assessed (or a means proposed for assessment).…”

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Self-report multicultural counseling competence scales: Their relation to social desirability attitudes and multicultural case conceptualization ability.

Constantine¹,

Ladany²

2000

Journal of Counseling Psychology

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This study examined the relationship between 4 self-report multicultural counseling competence measures and a general index of social desirability. The authors also investigated the association between these 4 multicultural scales and multicultural case conceptualization ability. Results revealed significant positive relationships between 3 of the 4 multicultural counseling competence inventories and a measure of social desirability attitudes. Additionally, after controlling for social desirability, none of the self-report multicultural counseling competence scales were significantly related to multicultural case conceptualization ability. Limitations of self-report multicultural counseling competence measures are discussed, and implications of the findings for counseling training, practice, and research are delineated.The field of counseling psychology has taken the lead among applied psychology disciplines in attempting to incorporate multicultural diversity issues into academic curricula (e.g.,

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Self-report multicultural counseling competence scales: Their relation to social desirability attitudes and multicultural case conceptualization ability.

Constantine¹,

Ladany²

2000

Journal of Counseling Psychology

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293

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“…Helms and Cook (1999) have observed that mental health professionals often adopt very broad definitions that view “virtually all aspects of human diversity as equivalent” (p. 29). Sue et al (1998) have argued that definitions can become so broad that they are rendered meaningless, and Helms (1994) has argued that race is often obscured by broad definitions of multiculturalism, which allow mental health professionals to ignore their own racial biases. These issues must be considered as they apply to a particular organization and the populations they serve.…”

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Approaches to multicultural training for professionals: A guide for choosing an appropriate program.

Rogers-Sirin¹

2008

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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There are many multicultural training programs available to mental health agencies and their staff, but it can be difficult to discern which programs might be appropriate for a given agency. Unfortunately, there is little published information that could help guide professionals in choosing a program that would effectively meet their needs. For the most part, multicultural consultants have not published descriptions of their programs or reviews of their outcomes in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, most published literature on training has focused on graduate training programs rather than on the training needs of practicing psychologists who are already working in mental health centers, group practices, hospitals, or other professional settings. This lack of information makes it difficult for professional agencies who want multicultural training for their staff to decide what type of program would be the most effective. This article provides a model for determining an agency's training needs and selecting appropriate training options to match those needs so they can have more meaningful and effective training experiences.

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“…Admittedly, it is impractical to expect that a single document could address all the nuances associated with every aspect of diversity. Indeed, Helms (1994) has commented on the limitations of using the term multiculturalism without specifying a variable of interest. Thus, competency for a given cultural characteristic is best described by guidelines specific to that aspect of diversity (Constantine, Gloria, & Ladany, 2002).…”

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The Spiritual Competency Scale

Robertson

2010

Counseling and Values

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This study describes the development of the Spiritual Competency Scale, which was based on the Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling's original Spiritual Competencies. Participants were 662 counseling students from religiously based and secular universities nationwide. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a 22-item, 6-factor solution with internal consistency. The data highlighted areas for remediation, suggested that a stand-alone spirituality in counseling course may be the most effective instructional strategy, and provided a template for revisions to the Spiritual Competencies.

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How multiculturalism obscures racial factors in the therapy process: Comment on Ridley et al. (1994), Sodowsky et al. (1994), Ottavi et al. (1994), and Thompson et al. (1994).

Abstract: Janet E. HelmsThis article argues that counseling psychologists have prematurely abandoned the study of racial factors in the psychotherapy process in favor of an all-inclusive version of multiculturalism. Using 4 multicultural articles (T. M.

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Self-report multicultural counseling competence scales: Their relation to social desirability attitudes and multicultural case conceptualization ability.

Self-report multicultural counseling competence scales: Their relation to social desirability attitudes and multicultural case conceptualization ability.

Approaches to multicultural training for professionals: A guide for choosing an appropriate program.

The Spiritual Competency Scale

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