In order to be culturally responsive in counseling,
A) clients must be willing to divulge a great deal of information to the counselor.
B) counselors must be self-aware of their own cultural identities and cultural contexts for their approach to counseling.
C) counselors should ignore any views that differ from the client's.
D) All of the above.

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Culturally responsive counseling requires counselors to be self-aware of their own cultural identities and how these influence their approach to counseling. This awareness helps them better understand and respect their clients' cultural backgrounds, leading to more effective and respectful counseling practices. Ignoring differing views (C) or requiring clients to divulge a great deal of information (A) are not necessary or appropriate measures for cultural responsiveness.

In Order to Be Culturally Responsive in Counseling