Addressing Language Barriers in Counseling

This assignment supports the following unit learning outcomes: Demonstrate familiarity with the major theoretical systems of counseling. Demonstrate basic counseling skills and processes. Examine the ethical and legal considerations involved with practicing counseling. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity when engaging in counseling practices. Demonstrate genuine empathy through the development of interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate self-awareness, genuine self-regard, and professional use of self. Assess and analyze the needs of clients or client groups through observation, interviewing, active listening, consultation, and research. Engage in a role-playing exercise that simulates real-world counseling scenarios, focusing on building trust and applying culturally competent communication techniques. One student will act as the client while the other will act as the counselor/therapist. – (Addressing Language Barriers in Counseling A client with limited English proficiency struggles to communicate. The counselor must use strategies like visual aids, interpreters, and simplified language. )