Significant Challenges in Teaching and Preparing
Counseling and Other Helping Professionals in the
Context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Legislation

Komi Mawouli GBEBE

Review Article

Significant Challenges in Teaching and Preparing Counseling and Other Helping Professionals in the Context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Legislation

Deborah M Wilson*

University of West Attica, Ancient Olive Grove Campus, Athens, Greece

Corresponding Author

Received Date: September 18, 2024; Published Date: October 08, 2024

Abstract

This article reviews potential challenges to counseling and other helping professions training programs at state-run institutions, considering current and proposed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation. It underscores the purpose and characteristics of curriculum and profession, highlighting the crucial role of professors and helping professionals as gatekeepers of the profession in training culturally competent providers. The issue of personally held beliefs and client welfare is also discussed.

Keywords: Diversity; Equity; Inclusion; Ethics; Counseling and helping professions; Student beliefs and client responsibilities; Teaching and training

Article Details

Citation

Deborah M Wilson*. Significant Challenges in Teaching and Preparing Counseling and Other Helping Professionals in the Context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Legislation. Iris J of Edu & Res. 4(2): 2024. IJER.MS.ID.000580.