Dr. Tarra Bates-DufordFeb 16, 20173 minCultural Considerations and CounselingCultural considerations are crucial to both the work and the effectiveness in every counseling approach selected by the therapist. Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, values, sexual orientation, cuisine, social habits, life experiences, music, arts, etc. Unfortunately, some practitioners rush to make a diagnosis or immediately begin the process of providing treatment before considering t