Discussion question about two paragraphs, Please read the attached transcript and answer the following questions below. Define either cultural humility or affirmative counseling. Share which case
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ " Multicultural Case Study: Katie and Dabir " Program Transcript Instructions You are a counselor at a local clinic that specializes in couples and family counseling. Katie is a 27 -year old Caucasian woman and Dabir is a 30 -year old Muslim man. They are sitting across from you when Katie begins to talk.KATIE: Hi, thank you so much for seeing us! You seem like you have lots of experience working with couples from different backgrounds. We are really thankful to be here!
Decision 1 - How would you begin? Choose A or B Response A:
COUNSELOR: I do! What can I help you with today?
Response B:
COUNSELOR: Thank you for coming in, Katie and Dabir! It is nice to meet you both.
Decision 2 KATIE: Thanks for sharing all of that. We’ve never been to counseling together so this is a big deal. In fact, Dabir’s never been to counseling at all. I’ve been to counseling off and on my entire life. It’s so beneficial!
Basically, Dabir and I have been married for about a year. His family really doesn’t like me because he was supposed to marry a nice Muslim girl, and I’m a white Catholic. We are very different! I thought his family would eventually come around and they haven’t, and it causes a lot of stress between us.
He still goes every Sunday to have dinner with his parents and siblings and their families, but I’m not invited. Not that I want to be. It’s just a tough situation.
Decision 2 -How would you begin? Choose A or B Response A:
COUNSELOR: Thank you for sharing all of that, Katie.
Response B:
COUNSELOR: Wow, that is a tough situation, Katie!
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I can still remember the lessons in my first -grade primer decades later:
Who made the world? God made the world.
Who is God? God is the creator of heaven and earth and of all things.
W hat is man? Man is made up of body and soul.
How did God make you? God made me in his likeness.
Why did God make you? God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world and in the next.
Here were all these clear answers and I never had t o question anything. Weekends were full of Sunday mass, after the weekly Saturday confession. I was the perfect little marionette tied to the long line of family before me.
My first job was as a nurse in a Catholic hospital. But, for the first time, I wa s living on my own, working in this vibrant multicultural city, and I began dating non -Catholics. That’s when Dabir and I met.
We met through an online dating service. I didn’t know he was Muslim until the second date! I think I was avoiding bringing up r eligion because I was going through my own religious transition. I am still Catholic, but not as deeply rooted as before .
( Katie looks at Dabir) Your turn.
DABIR: Well, I was born here . But my parents are from Pakistan. They moved here for work opportun ities, and my grandmother moved here a few years ago to be closer with all of us. We have always been a close family. I have three sisters who were also all born here.
Yes, I identify as Muslim, was raised Muslim, but I identify more as culturally Muslim than religiously Islamic. This is something I am still figuring out, especially with all of the racism going on related to being Muslim. (Frustrated) It’s just horrible.
When Katie and I met a few years ago, I was going through a stage of anger and even shame towards my Islamic roots. It’s hard when you hear negativity from all around you . But I know what being Muslim truly is. It’s not all of these stereotypes about terrorists blowing people up. I do believe in Allah, the prophets, and all of that. I al so believe in the Pillars of Islam, but I don’t pray five times a day. I did when growing up and was teased mercilessly by my classmates. But I stopped when I was a teenager. My © 2019 Walden University 2 ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ " Multicultural Case Study: Katie and Dabir " Program Transcript parents were very disappointed in me when I stopped. Sometimes I let them think that I pray again. I also practice Ramadan.
Many people don’t understand Islam and think that Islamic women are oppressed and forced to wear hijabs and be submissive. None of that is true! In fact, Islam historically promoted women’s rights in the Qur' an! Hijabs and headscarves are up to interpretation. I just get so frustrated with people’s lack of understanding of what being Muslim really is.
Decision 3 - Information Take a moment to consider the stereotypes which you have heard about Catholics and Muslims. What comes to mind? What might you need to work through to be sure your personal values do not impact your work with Katie and Dabir?
Decision 3 -Wh at would you say? Choose A or B Response A:
COUNSELOR: Wow, I didn’t know that about Islam. I thought women were completely submissive!
Response B:
COUNSELOR: Thank you for sharing your cultural and religious experiences.
Decision 4 -How do you continue ? Choose A or B Response A:
COUNSELOR: That is a heavy weight to have to continuously carry.
Response B:
COUNSELOR: At least you know it’s not true.
Decision 5 DABIR: Yea, that definitely fits for me. I figured other people experience this too. But nobody talks about it . So, I just ignore the weight.
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If you’re interested, there is a local support group for the Muslim community. It might be helpful to hear about others' experiences as well as ways to advocate for equality. I believe Katie would be welcome to join as well. Is this something you might be interested in?
Decision 5 Information Take a moment to consider local resources which exist in the region you live in. Where would you be able to refer Dabir and Katie for extra support? If there is nothing in person, are there online support groups which might fit?
Conclusion DABIR: Yes, I'd definitely be interested in attending a support group.
KATIE: I would love to learn more so I can understand Dabir better.
COUNSELOR: Great. That can be an option for you both outside of our counseling sessions, where we can continue to focus on your marriage. Does this sound like a plan?
KATIE: Sounds good!
DABIR: Yea, sounds good.
Multicultural Case Study: Katie and Dabir Take a few minutes to reflect on how you would continue working with Katie and Dabir. What information would you seek after the counseling session to ensure you are culturally aware of Katie and Dabir’s cultural identities? Where would you seek such information?
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