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Attention to diversity is required in Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education-accredited programs, yet not much research exists regarding the effectiveness of graduate training on therapists’ multicultural counseling competencies. In this study, 12 students enrolled in a masters-level diversity class were given pre- and post-tests of their multicultural counseling competencies. Results showed that students significantly increased their multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills after completing the diversity class. The discussion includes implications for educators who seek to improve students’ multicultural counseling competencies.
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Murphy, M.J., Park, J. & Lonsdale, N.J. Marriage and Family Therapy Students’ Change in Multicultural Counseling Competencies after a Diversity Course. Contemp Fam Ther 28, 303–311 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-006-9009-8
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