Notes
Community organizations: n/a
Future research / gaps identified: This thesis explored the experiences of 3 case studies due to limitations in participant recruitment due to COVID-19.
Integration timeline: not defined
Key populations: mental health counselors/therapists working with refugees in Alberta
Key recommendations:
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Expose counseling practicum students and interns to working with different ethnocultural communities.
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Ensure counselors have trauma-informed training and intervention certifications before they begin working with refugees.
Key findings:
The 7 themes emerged on how to implement culturally sensitive counseling and interventions:
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Building trust in the working relationship
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Maintaining ethical practice
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Attending to the client’s culture and context
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Attending to and working with complex mental health concerns
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Helpful components of formal training
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Helpful components of professional development and ongoing training
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Supportive consultation and supervision
DOI: 10.7939/r3-m1za-1j07