Multicultural Counseling Competencies: Extending Multicultural Training Paradigms Toward Globalization

Current multicultural training models may be limited in helping counselors to acquire cultural competencies needed for effective interventions with culturally diverse clients in global communities. In preparing counselors to meet the challenges of diverse societies in the 21st century, multi-dimensional multicultural training models and attributes of cultural competence are examined. Sequential coursework and experiences that assist trainees in developing a deeper understanding of self in relation to global communities are recommended.