Professionalism Research Project By LaSheena James Introduction Diversity

Professionalism Research Project By: La’Sheena James

Introduction Diversity is important because it enhances knowledge that is use in professionalism. It allows counselors to better assist students.

Current Problems Counselors can face many obstacles when dealing with diversity. Ethical issues can lead to huge problems for counselors. Ethical Issues include the following: Religious beliefs Political views Customs Cultural values

Scholarly References The increase of students from diverse backgrounds will cause counselors to look at a multicultural framework. According to Nassar-Mc. Millan, Karvonen, , Perez, & Abrams (2009), school counselors' involvement in the multicultural education movement within their respective schools is critically important. Counselors must also understand the school’s unique climate as it relates to school community. Student orientation programs should be available for graduate students who plan to get a degree in counseling to learn more a multiculturalism. According to Estrada, Poulsen, Cannon, Wiggins (2013), a student orientation program is a reasonable time for introducing counseling students to liberation theory and humanistic paradigms that ultimately will influence their professional roles as tolerant, open, and culturally responsive/ competent counselors. The increase of population will cause counselors to develop certain skills. According to Portman’s prediction, school counselors will be required to develop skills in cultural mediation specifically to advocate and serve linguistic diverse students and families, culturally competent family partners, and, community consultants and social advocates (Portman, 2009).

Helping as a Counselor There are many ways that I will help my colleagues at work with this area of professionalism. I would have meetings with colleagues about the importance of assisting students with diversity. I would meet with parents about diversity issues. I would meet with the students to see how they are coping with school.

References Estrada D. D. , Poulsen, S. , Cannon, E. , & Wiggins, M. (2013). Orienting Counseling Students Toward Multiculturalism: Exploring Privilege During a New Student Orientation. Journal Of Humanistic Counseling, 52(1), 80 -91. http: //ezproxy. uwa. edu: 2048/login? url=http: //search. ebscohost. com/login. aspx? direct=true&db=eft&AN=87326404&site=eds-live Nassar-Mc. Millan, S. C. , Karvonen, M. , Perez, T. R. , & Abrams, L. P. (2009). Identity Development and School Climate: The Role of the School Counselor. Journal Of Humanistic Counseling, Education & Development, 48(2), 195 -214. http: //ezproxy. uwa. edu: 2048/login? url=http: //search. ebscohost. com/login. aspx? direct=true&db=eft&AN=508100439&site=eds-live Portman, T. A. (2009). Faces of the Future: School Counselors as Cultural Mediators. Journal Of Counseling & Development, 87(1), 21 http: //ezproxy. uwa. edu: 2048/login? url=http: //search. ebscohost. com/login. aspx? direct=true&db=buh&AN=36097702&site=eds-live 27.