Applying Diversity And Multicultural Guidelines In Correctional Psychology
Running head: APPLYING DIVERSITY/MULTICULTURAL GUIDELINES
Applying Diversity/Multicultural Guidelines
Monique D Brown Wellons
Walden University
Applying Diversity/Multicultural Guidelines
The Forensic psychology role that I have chosen is Correctional psychologist – the role of this professional is to provide rehabilitation and reintegration to offenders in the penal system. The role of the correctional psychologist has a diverse set of authority within the penal system. CP provides counseling to inmates in areas such as; substance abuse counseling, sexual offense therapy, life skills, coping skills and crisis intervention, there is also the development and management of prison programs …show more content…
For example; I am extremely against individuals that rape, because this is something that is close to me, it would be hard to work with an individual or treat an individual without being judgmental or bias, so as a professional it would be in the best interest that I have another colleague work with this individual or choose not to work with this …show more content…
Where myself as the therapist may see that this behavior is abnormal, it is extremely important to not view certain behaviors of other nationalities as abnormal, as a good Therapist, researching the client’s culture is important to be able to properly treat the client. According to Welfel, 1988, Therapist should have a form of sensitivity towards diverse groups in order to properly provide therapeutic services. For a Therapist to be ethically grounded he/she must have a diverse knowledge into different world views, continuous education, training and supervision.
Guideline 5: Psychologists are encouraged to apply culturally appropriate skills in clinical and other applied psychological practices (APA, 2012). The basis of this guideline is that being multiculturally competent is extremely important, and that the treating Therapist should employ skills that are focus base on the client, directed more towards the clients cultural, and implementing appropriate cultural assessment tools that provide a range of
Applying Diversity/Multicultural Guidelines
Monique D Brown Wellons
Walden University
Applying Diversity/Multicultural Guidelines
The Forensic psychology role that I have chosen is Correctional psychologist – the role of this professional is to provide rehabilitation and reintegration to offenders in the penal system. The role of the correctional psychologist has a diverse set of authority within the penal system. CP provides counseling to inmates in areas such as; substance abuse counseling, sexual offense therapy, life skills, coping skills and crisis intervention, there is also the development and management of prison programs …show more content…
For example; I am extremely against individuals that rape, because this is something that is close to me, it would be hard to work with an individual or treat an individual without being judgmental or bias, so as a professional it would be in the best interest that I have another colleague work with this individual or choose not to work with this …show more content…
Where myself as the therapist may see that this behavior is abnormal, it is extremely important to not view certain behaviors of other nationalities as abnormal, as a good Therapist, researching the client’s culture is important to be able to properly treat the client. According to Welfel, 1988, Therapist should have a form of sensitivity towards diverse groups in order to properly provide therapeutic services. For a Therapist to be ethically grounded he/she must have a diverse knowledge into different world views, continuous education, training and supervision.
Guideline 5: Psychologists are encouraged to apply culturally appropriate skills in clinical and other applied psychological practices (APA, 2012). The basis of this guideline is that being multiculturally competent is extremely important, and that the treating Therapist should employ skills that are focus base on the client, directed more towards the clients cultural, and implementing appropriate cultural assessment tools that provide a range of