Cultural Autobiography

Cultural Autobiography
Carolyn D. Osmanski
Capella University
Abstract
In this paper the writer interviewed at least one family member about the cultural background that pertains to this writer. Based upon the data gathered this writer will describe the family 's cultural heritage and cultural traditions that have been passed down in your family. This writer will share the families’ religious or spiritual traditions. This paper will have information considering the cultural heritage in terms of those aspects of which is most proud, ashamed, discriminating, oppressive, and privileges for this writer and the family. This writer will provide information on ideas about the purpose of counseling, roles of the counselor, and approaches to therapy
The Jason’s father was taken back for a little bit and didn’t know how to respond nor understand it. He eventually came to acceptance and now has gained unconditional love for his son. Jason was discriminated from his school peers and those who said was his friends. Even the teacher and principle discriminated him for being an open homosexual. Another discrimination that this writer has experienced is for her spiritual beliefs. She has lost friends once they found out she believed in Paganism. The cultural discrimination of tattoos in the past
Not allowing these hang-ups will not interfere with the relationship between counselor and client. Gaining an understanding on the worldview of culturally diverse clients will provide the counselor with a wide variety of knowledge that will help the client feel comfortable in the session. Developing appropriate intervention strategy and techniques will provide effective treatment that will enhance the services that the counselor is provide. Understanding modalities and defining the goals that are consistent with daily lifestyle will give the client tools to gain long-term recovery (Sue & Sue