In general, I believe that people are reluctant to discuss their true thoughts and feelings
about race and ethnicity because of the fear of being judged or saying something offensive. In
this respect, three dispositional values could help society and a counselor and client have a
meaningful conversation without the judgment and conflict of racism. The three dispositional
values are cultural diversity, acceptance, and genuineness.
The disposition value of cultural diversity states that counselors accept engage, honor, and
embrace a person's cultural diversity (Grand Canyon University, 2020-2021). This value alone
helps a person open their mind to listen and learn about their culture and unique
experiences that helped develop them into who they are. Acceptance is another value that
states that a counselor will accept the client without judgment and not impose their values
and beliefs onto them (Grand Canyon University, 2020-2021). This value allows a person to
listen to hear and not respond. It makes a person take in and try to understand the other’s
persons’ experience and culture. Lastly, the value of genuineness is one that I’d like to believe
would shield an actual conversation of thoughts, questions, misunderstandings, and learning.
If a person can be genuine in the conversation and not be purposefully hurtful, then a
collaborative discussion can occur with non-judgement and learning opportunities on both
ends.
References
Grand Canyon University (2021-2022).
College of doctoral studies college of humanities
and
social sciences graduate field experience manual
.
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-
resources/student-success-center-content/documents/chss/cmhc-ces-medsc-field-
experience-manual.pdf
