I understand the counseling article about Black American not dealing with white counselors because in their minds a different perspective was created. 200 years of slavery plus their right to vote just doesn't fit on this society. Is very hard to forget and to let go but also no one deserves to feel like they are not being understood 100%. I know counselors and even social workers are trained to interact, support and find the best ways to help people.
But I honestly feel like even training is not enough to live with that mentality every day. I am not saying that white counselors do not do their job right or are not looking deeper for solutions in self-care and surviving. I just find it difficult to easily open up when even today the media, campaigns and news just show minorities and especially African Americans are seen as.
I find it frustrating, unfair and so evil out of humanity to judge who's life is more worth to keep. Deciding who is the enemy is though but holding those feelings in without healthier ways to move on is never easy to find. Black Americans generally know what that feels like and as a counselor they can cope with those strong emotions and to use that energy in a positive note to go do something better and good for you and your future family. Black counselors can help their community get there and I'm sure they give more security, trust and theycan be a bridge to get to that comfortable level.
Hi Valeria. I agree with what you are saying here about counseling African Americans. It is definitely frustrating and disheartening that some people think and act so negatively, and that definitely creates barriers between people and groups.
ReplyDeleteHi Valeria. I agree with what you are saying here about counseling African Americans. It is definitely frustrating and disheartening that some people think and act so negatively, and that definitely creates barriers between people and groups.
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