Review article
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.47960/3029-3103.2024.10.69
EEDUCATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERCULTURAL COUNSELING COMPETENCE
Anita Begić
; University of Mostar, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The paper is based on global documents, professional organizations, and standards
that have recognized the significance of education in acquiring multicultural com-
petencies in all spheres of social life. It will present the guidelines of UNESCO and
the standards of global professional associations for educating social workers and psy-
chologists. In the specific field of multicultural counseling competence education,
the paper will showcase relevant research findings. These findings have identified sig-
nificant variables and effective approaches in educating professionals from helping
professions, thereby contributing to the education and development of multicultural
competence. The education of counselors for the acquisition and development of
multicultural counseling competence is of utmost importance, as it forms the basis for
the development of global competence, starting from the micro-level of multicultural
professional communication, exposure to different cultural groups, and the knowl-
edge, awareness, and skills necessary for working in the counselor-client relationship.
Keywords
multicultural counseling competence education; professional standards; research
Hrčak ID:
351380
URI
Publication date:
1.7.2024.
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