Values-Based, Multicultural Approach to Career Counseling PSY 714 Instructor: Emily E. Bullock, Ph.D.

Values-Based, Multicultural Approach Work of Duane Brown Based on a culmination of research on values and multiculturalism from psychology and a variety of other literature bases Assumes that values can be defined within a culture and must be addressed as truths in career counseling Unique in the approaches integration of advocacy in the career counseling process

Values-Based, Multicultural Approach This approach addresses 8 core areas: The assessment of cultural variables A culturally appropriate relationship

8 Core areas continued The facilitation of the decision-making process Who makes the decision? The identification of career issues (assessment) Is crisis career counseling needed? 3 suggested, qualitative assessment devices Pattern Identification Achievement Profiling Lifeline

8 Core areas continued The establishment of culturally appropriate goals Are client, family, and culture’s goals the same? “Did your_____ affect this goal you set?” The selection of culturally appropriate interventions

8 Core areas continued The implementation and evaluation of the interventions used Interventions aligned with goals Evaluation based on level of goal attainment Advocacy Requires working as a mediator between clients and industry Being aware of relevant information and resources

Findings Fouad & Byars-Winston (2005) Meta-analysis Byars-Winston, A. M., Fouad, N. A. (2006). Metacognition and multicultural competence: Expanding the culturally appropriate career counseling model. The Career Development Quarterly, 54, 187-201. Findings Fouad & Byars-Winston (2005) Meta-analysis No difference in career aspirations by self-reported racial/ethnic groups Racial/ethnic minorities perceived fewer career opportunities and greater barriers Hold that counselors should evaluate their culturally-relevant meta-cognitions when working with clients Poses the CACCM with their own 7 steps Assert that “cultural differences in norms, values, and expectations significantly shape the emergence and recognition of a career problem operate not only for the client but also for the counselor.”

Values-Based, Multicultural Approach Application of this model to groups What more might you need to know to effectively use the ideas from this approach? How might you currently see yourself using this approach? How might this approach differ and/or fit with other theories we have discussed?