Multicultural Counselor Training: Assessment of Single-Course Objectives and Pedagogical Strategies

The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which multicultural counseling courses throughout the United States include course objectives and pedagogical strategies recommended in the literature (Arredondo et al., 1996) and in professional counseling standards and guidelines. Findings from 277 participants indicate that most, not all, courses include the recommended objectives and strategies. The most common (85.9%) objective was self- awareness of own values and biases, whereas only approximately 50 percent included an objective related to critiquing counseling theories. The most common pedagogical strategies were classroom discussions/debates (95.3%), whereas fewer than half integrated cross-discipline readings and student research. The authors suggest dialogue and empirical investigations necessary to further the practice of multicultural counselor training

Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of Whites Committed to Antiracism

Scholars have cited an antiracist identity as an ideal development status for Whites seeking to change systemic racism (Helms, 1995). However, little is known regarding the lived complexities of antiracist work itself. This article examines the experiences of one group of Whites (N = 10) committed to antiracist action. Outcomes indicate challenges that include backlash and struggles to identify more effective antiracist tactics. Coping mechanisms are considered in relation to counseling and counselor training practices

Strategies Used by Whites to Address Their Racism: Implications for Autonomous White Racial Identities

This article presents findings from a study that explored the lived experiences of Whites committed to antiracism action—those who, according to Janet Helms\u27s (1990, 1995, 2014) White racial identity model, exhibit characteristics of the autonomy status. Thematic outcomes indicated participants’ (N = 10) efforts to manage their own racism in ways that are both proactive and responsive in nature. Findings are compared with theoretical and empirical literature regarding the racial identity development of Whites committed to antiracist action. Este artículo presenta los hallazgos obtenidos a partir de un estudio que exploró las experiencias vitales de personas blancas comprometidas con la acción antirracista. Según el modelo de identidad racial blanca de Janet Helms (1990, 1995, 2014), estas personas son aquellas que muestran características del estado de autonomía. Los resultados temáticos indicaron que los esfuerzos de los participantes (N = 10) por controlar su propio racismo son por naturaleza tanto proactivos como reactivos. Se comparan los hallazgos con la literatura teórica y empírica en torno al desarrollo de la identidad racial de personas blancas comprometidas con la acción antirracista

Expanding white racial identity theory: A qualitative investigation of whites engaged in antiracist action

This article presents outcomes of a qualitative exploration of White racial identity. Ten participants whose characteristics were reflective of Helms\u27s () autonomy status defined their racial identities and related lifestyle choices. Findings are conceptualized within the framework of Helms\u27s (,) theory of White racial identity development. Suggestions are intended to enhance White racial identity theory and provide empirical support for characteristics of Whites who are engaged in antiracist activities