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The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Legislation and Potential Challenges to Teaching and Preparing Counseling and Other Helping Professionals

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This article reviews potential challenges to counseling and other helping professions training programs at state-run institutions, considering current and proposed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation. It underscores the purpose and characteristics of curriculum and profession, highlighting the crucial role of professors and helping professionals as gatekeepers of the profession in training culturally competent providers. The issue of personally held beliefs and client welfare is also discussed.

Source: Iris Journal of Educational Research

DOI: 10.33552/ijer.2024.04.000580

Author: Deborah M Wilson

Institution: Texas Southern University

Language: English

Topic: Counseling Practices and Supervision

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4408273206