When counseling a client from a racial, ethnic, or cultural group different from the counselor's, it is important for the counselor to remember that

a. basically, all people are alike although they may look different.
b. although certain groups share similar traits or beliefs, each individual is unique and may not be like most others from his or her group.
c. since certain groups share similar traits or beliefs, the counselor should begin by assuming that this particular person is like most others.
d. stereotyping is often useful in understanding differences.
e. the counselor should demonstrate that she or he understands the client by using words or phrases associated with the client's racial, ethnic, or cultural group.


d

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