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The Code states in Principle I that counsellors must not practice any form of unjust discrimination, should treat everyone fairly, and should conduct business activities that provide services that do not exclude vulnerable or disadvantaged individuals or groups (CPA, 2017). The Alberta Standards of Practice outlines that psychologists may not engage in any discriminatory or prejudicial activities against people because of their sexual orientation among other things (CAP, 2022). The Herlihy et al (2014) article was an eye-opener. The counsellors/students were correct that they were not competent to work with LGBTQ+ clients and should ethically refer them to another counsellor. However, their decision to not become competent counsellors goes against practice standards. We all need to learn and grow throughout the course of our careers. If a student is incapable of abiding by all ethical standards and practicing in a non-discriminatory manner, it is questionable whether said student(s) should be granted access to the profession - and personally, I am glad that those Universities were successful in removing those students. In the realm of counselling, the provision of services across diverse cultures requires a nuanced understanding of individual needs, values, and beliefs. Sensitivity to cultural differences is crucial for fostering a therapeutic alliance (Asnaani & Hofmann, 2012). The code also specifies that counsellors must not discriminate and not exclude those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged (Canadian Counselling and & Psychotherapy Association, 2021, 1.11) This topic is very close to my heart since ‘Other’ing by counsellors is very close to my heart. As Turner (2021) posits, supremacy is an inherent structure in our daily interactions. He contends that due to our immersion in the intersectional realm of privilege, we often do not recognize the unconscious supremacist tendencies within ourselves during these occurrences. When counsellors identify with the oppressor, and do not take the necessary steps to grow their competency to serve the population, this raises the question of whether they are suitable for the profession. This question also arises due to the inherent disrespect to the clients involved in the case of Plaintiff v. Rector and Board of Visitors of The College of William and Mary (2005) Word count: 185 Asnaani, A., & Hofmann, S. G. (2012). Collaboration in Multicultural Therapy: Establishing a Strong Therapeutic Alliance Across Cultural Lines. Journal of Clinical Psychology , 68 (2), 187–197. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.21829 Canadian Counselling and & Psychotherapy Association. (2021). Standards of Practice (6th Edition). https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CCPA-Standards-of- Practice-ENG-Sept-29-Web-file.pdf
Plaintiff v. Rector and Board of Visitors of The College of William and Mary. (2005). UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT . Turner, D. (2021). Intersections of privilege and otherness in counselling and psychotherapy: Mockingbird . Routledge.
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