Empathy is the cornerstone of the care that therapists provide their clients. But people of color often find white counselors misunderstand them based on biases and assumptions, according to a new journal article in Counselor Education and Supervision.
Many people envision mental health counselors as professionals who sit in an office helping clients work through trauma and emotional difficulties. But many counseling students are pursuing civic engagement as part of their training. Two articles in Counseling Education and Supervision highlight pilot programs aimed at training counselors on how to get involved in antiracism and community support efforts.