Culturally and contextually ethical treatment

Peer responses discussion 2 Wk 11 SOCW
Respond to the two colleagues posts that have been provided separately in the following way:
Offering an additional strategy your colleague could use to facilitate culturally and contextually ethical treatment of clients (Use your Learning Resources Walden Library to support your strategy.)
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Peer 1: Noelia Antonio
RE: Discussion 2 – Week 11
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In the case of Marisol, she struggled with accomplishments such as getting her high school diploma and GED. She has comorbid cocaine abuse and benzodiazepine dependence, which came about as a result of her anxiety and feelings of nervousness. She struggles expressing her issues to her male Caucasian counselor. Marisol expressed that he seemed impatient, even though it was difficult for her to express this. Marisol expressed her counselor being quick to give her a prescription. She expressed fear of being thought of as a bad woman, and that he has the final say, even though she feels that he cannot relate to what she is going through. Her experiences as a Latina woman, who is addicted, and experienced traumatic events in her past make her feel that her counselor cannot relate to all of this (Laureate Education, 2012e).
It is important to take cultural considerations in the approach with Marisol. Individuals who are Latinos are less likely to seek treatment. They are less likely to seek treatment due to stigmas or cultural beliefs that they cannot speak to others outside of their family (Gopalkrishnan, 2018). Considering Marisol is reaching out, the fact that she is being met with an impatient counselor that is not understanding her needs, could validate these feelings of hesitation. It is important to take into consideration aspects such as the time it takes for Marisol to open up. It takes time for individuals to develop feelings of trust, especially in individuals that are outside of their family. Attempting to continuously build rapport with Marisol, even if she is being closed off, is important to build confidence. Additionally, allowing Marisol to express herself in her language is important. The therapist can allow her to speak in her language without expressing frustration, and then ask for clarification afterwards, in order to present an empathetic approach (Fierros