Title: “We Are Still Here”: Learning From Native American Perspectives

Authors: Amanda L. Giordano, PhD; Elizabeth A. Prosek, PhD; Michael K. Schmit, PhD; and Kelly L. Wester, PhD

Description: This article addresses multiculturalism as it relates to the Native American perspective. This article uses qualitative research in order to explore Native Americans’ perspective on subjects related to counseling to inform clinical practice and training. This article includes implications for the development of culturally-competent clinicians, limitations and suggestions for future research.

Title: Carrying the Burden: Counselors of Color’s Experiences of Microaggressions in Counseling

Authors: Susan F. Branco, PhD and Hannah B. Bayne, PhD

Description: This article provides a secondary analysis using a phenomenological research method on how counselors of color responded to clients' microaggression behaviors. Themes that were identified in this data set included: (a) buffering and bracing for racial microaggression, (b) experiencing the intrusions of racial microaggressions, and (c) strategizing and responding in session. The authors apply the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies to their findings as a framework for considering practice and training implications.

Title: Counseling Latinx and Men

Authors: Verna Olivia Flemming, PhD and Matthew L. Lyons, PhD

Description: Of all the nations of the world, Fleming (2019) stated that only Mexico has a larger Latinx population than the U.S. By the year 2060, the number of Latinx in the U.S. is projected to grow to 129 million, or 31% of the population (Fleming, 2019). Also, men, comprising approximately 49% of the population, are a significant group. However, the role of men in contemporary society has changed significantly in recent years. Those changes afford men new opportunities but also new challenges. It is pivotal for counselors to be culturally competent in counseling Latinx and men. This Continuing Professional Development resource is based on Chapters 7 (Counseling Latinx) and 11 (Issues in Counseling Men) authored by Verna Oliva Flemming and Matthew L. Lyons, respectively, from the Multicultural Issues in Counseling: New Approaches to Diversity (5th ed.) from ACA (2019).

Title: Undue Police Violence Toward African Americans: An Analysis of Professional Counselors’ Training and Perceptions

Authors: Darius A. Green, PhD and Amanda M. Evans, PhD

Description: Green and Evans (2021) stated that data suggests that African Americans are more likely to experience threats, profiling, and traffic stops by officers and are more likely to perceive an officer’s use of force as excessive than White Americans. Direct exposure to undue police violence (UPV) has mental health implications, and the impact of UPV on African Americans is disproportionate compared with White Americans. However, little is known about counselors’ beliefs, knowledge, and skills in addressing UPV. This Continuing Professional Development resource provides counselors with a rationale to understand the beliefs, knowledge, and skills of counselors associated with Undue Police Violence (UPV), Explain the relationship between the perception of officer legitimacy, beliefs held about UPV, perceived racism, and beliefs on preparation and on efficacy to address UPV, and recognize recommendations for researchers and counselors.