1. Look at the six characteristics that define alternative roles for helping culturally diverse clients. Which of these roles are you most comfortable playing? Why? and Which of these activities would make you uncomfortable? Why?
2. How does a counselor of color work with a White client who expresses racist thoughts and feelings in the therapeutic session? Should he or she be confronted about these biased attitudes? Is this therapeutic?
3. What reactions are you experiencing in learning that the history of the mental health movement was filled with racist formulations? As a trainee of color, what thoughts and feelings do you have?