| Disposition | The description of how the disposition is met |
| Self-awareness | According to the ACA code of ethics, counselors are expected to be aware of their moral, ethical and the value systems. They are supposed to provide services with justice and fidelity in a way that promotes the well-being of the clients ( Pompeo & Levitt, 2014 ). I meet this disposition by having an understanding and awareness of my moral and ethical systems that are required when delivering services. I am aware of the need to treat clients with objectivity, fidelity and justice at all times. I try to ensure that my services adhere to the moral and ethical value systems and respecting the rights of the clients. |
| Cultural diversity | The ACA code of ethics also requires counselors to have high levels of cultural diversity. They are expected to embrace a multicultural approach in a way that can promote and respect people of different cultural backgrounds ( Lee, 2014 ) I meet this disposition by embracing a multicultural approach and context while handling the clients. I understand that people from different cultures have different needs which require a unique approach from each other. By this, I apply several methods that will accommodate different cultures so that every person is assisted irrespective of the cultural difference. This I do by interacting with people from different cultures to increase my understanding of different cultural contexts. |
| Genuineness | The American Counseling Association also requires that counselors demonstrate high levels of genuineness while dealing with clients ( Blanco, Muro & Stickley, 2014 ). I meet this disposition because of my stand towards believing and saying the truth at all times. I think that being honest and truthful is the only best way to help the clients recover from their problems. I, therefore, deal truthfully with the clients by telling them the truth about their situation because I believe this will help them. Untruthful dealing with clients could only result in harming them more rather than helping them. After understanding the client’s point of view, I give them a truthful view of their situation. |
| Disposition | The description on how to improve the disposition |
| Empathy | While counselors are required by the ACA to foster understanding and show compassion for the clients, I do not meet this disposition because I demonstrate low levels of compassion with the clients. To improve on this disposition, I intend to improve on this by improving my understanding of the clients' situations heartily and put myself in their situation. By keenly listening to the client's situation and taking it at heart, I will improve my understanding of their situation, and this will make me more compassionate to help them recover. I will learn to treat the clients with the respect and dignity they deserve and avoid actions that could harm them. |
| Acceptance | The therapeutic environment needs to be nonjudgmental where the counselor fosters a healthy environment by promoting acceptance. However, I do not meet this disposition because in most cases I tend to be judgmental while at the same time impose my own beliefs and values on the client. I plan to improve on this by learning to accept that clients can have different values different from my values and that these values must be respected. I can read and broaden my understanding of how to create a nonjudgmental environment during counseling and how to respect the beliefs and values of clients. Continuous learning and practice will help me improve on this. |
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References
Pompeo, A. M., & Levitt, D. H. (2014). A path of counselor self ‐ awareness. Counseling and Values , 59 (1), 80-94.
Lee, C. C. (Ed.). (2014). Multicultural issues in counseling: New approaches to diversity . John Wiley & Sons.
Blanco, P. J., Muro, J. H., & Stickley, V. K. (2014). Understanding the concept of genuineness in play therapy: Implications for the supervision and teaching of beginning play therapists. International Journal of Play Therapy , 23 (1), 44.
