Assessment Description
Read “Disabling Barriers in the Person-Centered Counseling Relationship” in the Topic 7 Resources to successfully answer this discussion question. Emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive counseling and advocacy, identify a counseling skill (counselor intervention) that would help to disable barriers and ensure measurable outcomes for clients. How can you empower a client with mental health issues to build supports in their life outside of the counseling session and determine resources in their community? Include at least one scholarly source to support your response. Cite any scholarly references accordingly using in-text citations and a reference list.This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standards:2.F.1.e. Advocacy processes needed to address institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for clients. 2.F.5.i. Development of measurable outcomes for clients.2.F.5.k. Strategies to promote client understanding of and access to a variety of community-based resources.5.C.3.e. Strategies to advocate for persons with mental health issues.