Therapy is conducted through the person of the therapist in relationship with clients. Theory and technique are applied through the humanity of the therapist, which itself needs to undergo a training experience that enables therapists to make their personal selves instrumental in the service of the therapeutic process. In effect, the goal is to achieve a degree of mastery of the self within the role of therapist.
ETHICS & DIVERSITY
WORKING ETHICALLY & EFFECTIVELY with DIVERSITY
Ethically for social workers that involves:
Standard 1.05
Social workers should understand culture and its function in human behavior and society, recognizing the strengths that exist in all cultures.
Ethically for marriage and family therapists that involves:
Standard 1.1
Marriage and family therapists provide professional assistance to persons without discrimination on the basis [...]
WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT TREATING POOR FAMILIES?
The economically and socially disadvantaged suffer emotional pain and relationship troubles like other, more privileged people. So why do therapists and counselors so often find it so challenging to work with poor people?
It is because distressing socioeconomic conditions not only deny people vital human resources, but also affect adversely [...]
© 2012 Dr. Harry J. Aponte