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Response To Stereotypes

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As a therapist, to alleviate diversity issues or conflicts I must remember and remind members not to stereotype. Since this success of this group is highly depends on self-disclosure, I must be culturally sensitive to issues of self-disclosure. Some cultures view this as a form of weakness or betrayal while others encourage or abuse it. I must be mindful of my own biases, personal beliefs and ethical boundaries. In the first session, I must ask members how they identified and through activities I can help members accept and appreciate differences in others, model appropriate terminology when discussing diversity issues, encourage members to explore their own biases and prejudices. Most importantly, I must foster an environment that acknowledge
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