Homelessness and Cultural Awareness
DUE 8/7 APA 7 NOT INCLUDING TITLE AND REFERENCES
TOPIC:HOMELESS AND POVERTY
AREA: TAMPA,FL
This Video Discussion allows the students to consider multicultural trends found in a particular diverse cultural group of the United States and to share this experience with other students in the course. Through the actual experience of what it is like to be immersed in a different culture, greater insight will occur into the role of the counselor in developing cultural self-awareness, understanding the role of community, cultural, and family systems, the promotion of social justice and advocacy, and the importance of eliminating biases.
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Homelessness and Cultural Awareness
Counseling Implications in Diverse Communities
Homelessness and poverty in Tampa, FL remain pressing issues that affect thousands of residents. The city has seen a rise in the number of unhoused individuals, many of whom face systemic barriers rooted in social and economic inequality. Understanding the cultural trends within this population is crucial for counselors seeking to promote social justice and advocacy.
During my exploration of the homeless community in Tampa, I noted how cultural, community, and family systems deeply influence individual experiences. Many homeless individuals maintain strong communal ties, despite their unstable living conditions. Counselors must be aware of these relational dynamics when providing care. For example, some people resist shelters to stay with their partners or pets, demonstrating the importance of maintaining personal connections over institutional resources.
The role of the counselor also includes recognizing personal biases and actively working to eliminate them. Through conversations and observation, I became more sensitive to the psychological toll that poverty and social neglect take on individuals. This insight equips me to better support clients dealing with trauma, instability, and distrust of systems.
