Cultural Considerations in Building a Counseling Relationship

Cultural Considerations in Establishing Consulting Relations Coaching is a process in which consultants and clients must establish good relationships and relationships in order to successfully achieve their immediate goals. When the counselor tries to establish a relationship with the client, several stages of counseling must be considered, and each stage is equally important to enter the next stage. The consultative phase includes establishing work relationships, assessing or defining presentation issues, identifying and setting goals, selecting and starting interventions, and planning and implementing termination and follow-up (Hackney & Comier, 2013) .

Sue and Sue (2013) asked a culturally competent counselor to incorporate client's history, world view, and life experience into consulting relations. An important aspect of these considerations is the client's religious and spiritual background (Cashwell & Young, 2011). Specifically, for African-American religious clients, this process involves examining the intersection of at least two social identities. Roccas & Brewer, 2002). An important aspect of many African American identities is the expression of the Black Church and its various theological views. Therefore, counseling practitioners, counselor educators, and clinical supervisors must understand the nuances of the religious spiritual nature of the Black Church and the African American.

Cultural Considerations in Establishing Consulting Relations Coaching is a process in which consultants and clients must establish good relationships and relationships in order to successfully achieve their immediate goals. When the counselor tries to establish a relationship with the client, several stages of counseling must be considered, and each stage is equally important to enter the next stage. The consultative phase includes establishing work relationships, assessing or defining presentation issues, identifying and setting goals, selecting and starting interventions, and planning and implementing termination and follow-up (Hackney & Comier, 2013) .