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3-2 Multicultural Case Analysis COU-520 Krysta McGinnis Southern New Hampshire University

Observation Pari's decision to marry John and immigrate to the US marked the beginning of her "otherness." The large Thai family that Pari hails from did not want her to immigrate to the United States and could not comprehend John's plan to wed her. Pari opted to marry a 46-year- old white man and immigrate to the United States, which set her apart from her own family. From that point on, Pari's "otherness" persisted since she is a Thai lady living in the United States and is not fluent in English, setting her apart from everyone around her. She married into a family that does not talk to her, which may be why she feels different. Pari claims that her new family is all blonde, slender, attractive, and well-dressed, therefore she has also felt uneasy around them. That sentence makes me think that Pari thinks her looks is a result of her otherness. Pari also feels different from other people in terms of her religion because her husband is a Baptist, and her new family wants their daughter to be reared exclusively in American culture. Pari could believe because of this that the culture and religion to which she has dedicated her entire life are insufficient or unacceptable. Reason for Seeking Counseling The 46-year-old American guy called John married 26-year-old Thai lady Pari, who then relocated to the US. They have a two-year-old daughter together, who she stays at home to raise. Pari had said that she was receiving counseling to address certain anxieties she had about adjusting to life in the United States. Pari has expressed that she misses her family and friends in America and feels depressed. Her family could not comprehend John's intention to marry Pari, and they opposed her traveling to America. Pari is a Buddhist woman who constantly prays to the Buddha for direction, blessings, and pardon. Pari feels uncomfortable and wonders if moving to America was the correct choice because her new family does not speak to her. Pari feels as

like she is going against her own faith and culture since her husband John wants their daughter to be reared exclusively in American culture and the Baptist faith. In addition, she struggles between her love for her spouse and her longing for her family, to whom she is presently unable to travel and is no longer able to give money. Barriers to Counseling Services Even though no explicit barriers were mentioned, certain potential obstacles can be identified. Pari is from Thailand, and counseling might not be ingrained in her culture, which could be a hindrance. Pari's only relationships have been with her daughter and her spouse. Consequently, there's a chance Pari never had anybody recommend counseling to her. She has a strong Buddhist religion, so it's probable that she chose that approach over counseling because Pari prays frequently for direction. Another explanation is that Pari was worried John's family would criticize her English because she doesn't speak it well. One possible reason she hadn't sought out professional treatment was because she felt she would be evaluated by her English. John, Pari's husband, has also been complaining that Pari sends money to her family in Thailand, claiming that their inability to go to see her family is a result of their financial situation. Consequently, budgetary constraints could have also been involved. The textbook discussed two obstacles that prevent people from varied cultural backgrounds from seeking counseling. "The two related and evident reasons are that (1) members of socially marginalized groups did not trust mental health professionals or the services they provide, and (2) mental health services were culturally biased and did not adequately address the needs of the culturally diverse population." Brown and Duan (2016). Pari is a client from a multicultural background, therefore these might potentially be reasons why she put off seeking treatment.

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