Multicultural Counseling Approach: Understanding the Role of Culture in Counseling Relationship Dynamics and Counselor Competence Development
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Multicultural Counseling Approach, The Role of Culture, Counseling Relationship Dynamics, Counselor CompetenceAbstract
This study aims to understand the role of culture in the dynamics of counselling relationships and the development of counsellor competencies through a multicultural counselling approach. The research method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), which collects, analyses, and evaluates relevant scientific articles published between 2021 and 2025. Data sources were collected from various academic journals focusing on multicultural counselling and the influence of culture in counselling practice. The available literature was analysed to identify trends, gaps, and patterns. The study results show that multicultural counselling is essential in providing services that are inclusive and responsive to the cultural diversity of clients. Counsellors must have three primary competencies: self-awareness, knowledge, and skills, to interact effectively with clients from various cultural backgrounds. The conclusion reveals that developing multicultural competencies in counsellors is essential to ensure that counselling services can address clients' emotional and psychological needs from different cultural backgrounds. The implications of this study indicate the importance of integrating multicultural education and training into counsellor development programs to provide more effective and inclusive services.
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