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Slide 11: Cultural Considerations and Bias

• Historical Context and Evolution:
  • Early addiction treatment viewed substance use as a moral failing.
  • Moral model has evolved to a medical and biopsychosocial approach.
  • Influence of early approaches still present in societal bias today.
• Cultural Biases and Considerations:
  • Stigma of addictionas moral weakness.
  • Racial and socioeconomic factorsaffecting access to care.
  • Gender rolesinfluencing help-seeking behaviors.
  • Family dynamics, including marital status and parenthood.
  • Religion and spirituality, impacting views on substance use.
• Counselor Bias Awareness:
  • Self-reflection on personal biases.
  • Embrace Acceptance disposition from GCU Counseling Dispositions.
  • Continuous education on cultural competence.
• Empathy and Acceptance:
  • Building a non-judgmental therapeutic alliance.
  • Utilizing empathy to reduce client shame.