Diverse Populations
Sensitivity to populations from other countries, different races, gender, sexual orientation and age from my own is important in any counseling relationship. I've not only tried to be more conscientious of my interactions but accepting of those different from me. When working with someone who is culturally different from my own, I try to learn more about theirs and be respectful of their social norms. However, in the job search, it is also my responsibility to educate them about the differences and let students make their personal choice. Example: a student from India was interviewing for an engineering position and would be having a tour of their manufacturing facility. He planned to change into a polo which he wore buttoned all the way up to the neck and I explained that most men in the U.S. unbuttoned the top button but he decided he couldn't do that. Also, encouraged and assisted one of our interns from Turkey in coordinating and hosting a job search workshop for international students.
Trainings in classes, webinars and workshops have helped to increase my sensitivity as well as appreciation for diverse populations:
Sensitivity to populations from other countries, different races, gender, sexual orientation and age from my own is important in any counseling relationship. I've not only tried to be more conscientious of my interactions but accepting of those different from me. When working with someone who is culturally different from my own, I try to learn more about theirs and be respectful of their social norms. However, in the job search, it is also my responsibility to educate them about the differences and let students make their personal choice. Example: a student from India was interviewing for an engineering position and would be having a tour of their manufacturing facility. He planned to change into a polo which he wore buttoned all the way up to the neck and I explained that most men in the U.S. unbuttoned the top button but he decided he couldn't do that. Also, encouraged and assisted one of our interns from Turkey in coordinating and hosting a job search workshop for international students.
Trainings in classes, webinars and workshops have helped to increase my sensitivity as well as appreciation for diverse populations:
- Term: Spring 2003 College: College of Education Major: Community Agency Counseling Academic COUN 7330 GR Counseling Diverse Populations A 3.000 HRS
- Spotlight on Diversity and Disabilities Webinar, 9/8/2013
- From Military to Civil Service: Federal Opportunities for Veterans Webinar, 1/29/2013
- Understanding the Impact of Four Generations in the Workplace Workshop, 4/23/2013
- Safe Zone Training, 6/12/2013