1 page(s) per question. (500 words each with 1 references each apa 7th)
8 pages in total and include a title and reference page.
APA format, double spaced, references must be within 3 years. No grammatical errors.
1. The text authors state that although sharing a cultural value may lead to a therapeutic working relationship between two different individuals of color, its expression may potentially cause misunderstandings in counseling as well. Provide an example of a shared cultural value and how its expression might lead to misunderstanding in counseling.
2. In the case study of Daryl in Chapter 4, if Ms. Jones decided to act on Daryls behalf and intervene from a preventive, MCT and social justice perspective, in what specific ways would her traditional school counselor role and activities be altered? Also discuss who/whom would be targeted for intervention and the types of interventions that would be considered for each identified target.
3. Many people view the concept of white supremacy, as being primarily historical, in nature, or as only currently related to certain extremist groups who live in particular regions of the United States. What is your definition of white supremacy? What is your comfort level in examining this concept and its relationship to your own worldview, biases, and experiences?
4. Toward which specific marginalized groups are you at greatest risk to commit a microaggression? Discuss your answer from the perspective of your social conditioning, critical experiences, and current worldview. What could you do to minimize the likelihood of this happening?
5. The text authors recommend that mental health professionals develop community liaisons and/or partnerships with indigenous healers. Under what circumstances and for what types of problems would you consider making a referral to, obtaining a professional consultation from, conducting group counseling with, or seeking services from a shaman or other indigenous healer, on behalf of a client, yourself or someone with whom you are personally close?
6. The text authors state that white racism is a sickness in society and white people are also victims who are in need of help. What do they mean by this? Do you agree? Explain. How does their statement relate to White Identity Development? What are the types of help available to White counselors and counseling students as they reflect upon and proceed through their own process of racial identity development?

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