Chapter five explores establishing a collaborative relationship, which relies on the counselor's empathetic, genuine, immediate, warm, and respectful demeanor, along with cultural sensitivity. Building a strong counseling relationship enables the counselor to utilize various interventions to address substance use behaviors, such as identifying and managing high-risk situations, employing techniques like relaxation training, modeling, contingency contracting, and systematic desensitization. Answer the following questions after you finish the reading for the week. What strategies can counselors employ to ensure they are effectively integrating cultural sensitivity into their practice and creating a safe space for clients from different cultural backgrounds? Are there any potential challenges or barriers that counselors might face when attempting to balance ethical practices and cultural sensitivity? If so, how can they effectively navigate and overcome these challenges? Remember to cite your source(s)