The Use of Literary Sources in the Preparation of Clinicians for Multicultural Practice

Abstract

Competency in multicultural practice requires skill in use of self and an ability to connect with others different from oneself. The potential for countertransferential responses is intensified in practice settings where there is diversity between client and practitioner. In these situations, there is a heightened need for practitioners to be aware of the effects of social power in the practice relationship. Bibliothera-peutic activities are proposed as a classroom learning method that assists in the preparation of practitioners for multicultural practice.

Key Words:

• Multicultural practice
• diversity
• bibliotherapy
• multicultural competencies
• cross cultural competency