The topic of social justice has received considerable attention in the counseling literature; however, little empirical research exists. This grounded theory study examined 4 counselor educators' process of integrating social justice constructs into their pedagogy. Data analysis revealed 4 primary e
Integrating Implicit Bias Into Counselor Education
β Scribed by Guy A. Boysen
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 139 KB
- Volume
- 49
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0011-0035
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β¦ Synopsis
The author reviews the empirical and theoretical literature on implicit bias as it relates to counselor education. Counselor educators can integrate implicit bias into the concepts of multicultural knowledge, awareness, and skill. Knowledge about implicit bias includes its theoretical explanation, measurement, and impact on counseling. Awareness of implicit bias requires specialized assessment independent of selfβreported bias. Skills related to implicit bias include intentionality in thought and behavior and longβterm commitment to changing biased thought patterns.
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