Counselor Reflections

Questions for Providers:

• Am I interpreting this behavior through a cultural lens or a deficit lens?

• How might my assumptions about engagement or communication differ from the client's cultural norms?

• What barriers might I overlook because they are not part of my own experience?

The Counselor's Goal

To understand how culture, identity, systemic inequity, and historical experiences shape client response to fragmented systems while recognizing existing sources of continuity.