Title: 10 Diversity Questions Counselors Ask | Wake Forest University
Headings: 10 Questions Counselors Could Ask about Culture
10 Questions Counselors Could Ask about Culture
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Statistical Overview
10 Questions to Ask a Client with a Diverse Cultural Background
How Culture Can Affect Counseling
Challenges and Resources for Counselors

Content: How does your culture help with coping from anxiety, sadness or other troubles? By figuring out whether the individual’s beliefs are more closely rooted to their culture than scientific fact, the counselor can show tact when suggesting counseling from licensed professionals. 10. Do you have any questions about counseling or this assessment? By encouraging an open dialogue, the counselor can foster a sense of trust and respect as well as address any concerns that may have been overlooked by the counselor or the individual. How Culture Can Affect Counseling
The counselor’s method of communicating is impacted by the varied ways that cultures communicate. Counselors should determine triggering terms as well as appropriate eye contact and gestures. Experienced counselors can identify whether depression comes from the difficulties of adjusting to a new culture or from another source. Counselors can then make suggestions to help the client acclimate and foresee other issues that may arise. For example, if a client was raised in a small tribal society, they may need advice for becoming accustomed to large crowds.