Discussion Prompt
As this course wraps up, take some time to reflect on what you have learned about cultural competence and social justice advocacy. You may also wish to retake the MAKSS as a means of assessing your progress toward the meaningful activities and/or steps you identified earlier in Unit 2’s discussion. Referencing the readings in the course, discuss the intersection of professional identity and social responsibility for marriage and family therapists. What does this mean for you in terms of goals for your professional identity development moving forward?

In your post:

Review the goals that you set for yourself around your cultural awareness, knowledge, and skill.
Did you make progress or achieve the goal that you set for yourself?
What is your view on how working towards this goal has, or will, improve your competence as a therapist?
Discuss the social responsibility inherent to the professional identity of marriage and family therapists.
How does personal identity development impact your approach or ability to advocate on behalf of marginalized clients?
How will you handle situations in which your professional and ethical responsibilities conflict with your personal identity or values?
What steps do you plan to take to be prepared to meet these opportunities and challenges effectively and ethically?