Abstract
American Psychological Association requires that psychologists be aware of and respect the cultural characteristics of their clients which includes psychologists being aware of any biases and prejudice they may hold. Being aware of cultural characteristics, which include age, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, and other cultural factors, is important. Given the diversity in the USA, there is a need for guidelines focused on cultural consideration when working with diverse clients. In this chapter we provide an overview of cultural considerations in training, practices, and limitations in the context of service delivery.
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Benuto, L.T., Singer, J., Gonzalez, F.R. (2020). Cultural Factors in Behavioral Health: Training, Practice, and Future Directions. In: Benuto, L.T., Gonzalez, F.R., Singer, J. (eds) Handbook of Cultural Factors in Behavioral Health. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32229-8_1
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