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Counselors strive to create an environment where their clients feel comfortable and safe to discuss their issues. Taking into consideration how culture impacts the ability to build a trusting relationship, what are three factors or specific aspects of diversity that counselors should consider when working with clients from a different culture, who are of a different gender than you, or who are LGBT? Creating an environment where a client feels safe is the only way to create a trusting relationship with them. One factor that a counselor should consider is learning about other cultures and creating a diverse background of knowledge for themselves. Being naive to a client's culture will negate a trusting relationship and cause boundary issues. Additionally, this will assist counselors in becoming biased and avoiding negatively speaking to their clients due to their lack of knowledge of their culture. Another factor a counselor should consider is a client's preferred way of communicating. Determining if the client would rather have a session in person, or online, their body gestures, and personal space are all key factors in learning about a client to make a safe environment for them. Lastly, a counselor needs to be able to recognize the way they speak and the words they choose will ultimately set them up to create a safe environment for their client. They need to be able to speak sympathetically and also clearly so there is no miscommunication. Speaking harshly or vaguely will deter the client and not allow them to build a trusting relationship with you. Stewart, D. (n.d.). Why Multicultural Counseling is Essential to the Success of Today’s Therapist. Alliant International University . https://www.alliant.edu/blog/why- multicultural-counseling-essential-success-todays-therapist
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