Client Feedback and Multicultural Counseling For this assignment you will consider the approaches to psychotherapy that you have learned about in this course and examine how you can develop an integrative perspective to psychotherapy. You will do this in an 8-10-page paper in which you will address the following:
Examine the concept of “session feedback” from the client. How can this hinder or enhance therapeutic outcomes?
Discuss how the integration of counseling theories could address multicultural issues in clinical practice.
Can spiritual and religious values (or absence thereof) of the client and therapist be ethically AND effectively integrated into counseling practice? If so, how?
NOTE: While you may reference the textbook for this assignment, you are also expected to incorporate a MINIMUM of 5 peer reviewed and scholarly articles.
Please note: You will be graded on the criteria outlined in the assessment rubric for this assignment. Please refer to the assessment rubric to see all the required areas that you must address for this assignment.
Client Feedback and Counseling Integration
Session Feedback in Therapy
- Helps therapists adjust treatment to meet client needs.
- Builds trust and improves engagement.
- Ignoring feedback can create frustration and slow progress.
- Encouraging open communication leads to better outcomes.
Integrating Counseling Theories for Multicultural Competence
- Different cultures view mental health in unique ways.
- Combining theories (e.g., CBT + person-centered) allows personalized care.
- Understanding cultural differences prevents misunderstandings.
- A flexible approach fosters an inclusive therapy environment.
Spiritual and Religious Values in Counseling
- Clients may want spirituality included in therapy.
- Therapists must respect beliefs while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Mindfulness, existential therapy, or faith-based CBT can be useful.
- The focus should remain on the client’s needs, not the therapist’s views.APA