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Sample Essay Question
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Chapter 1: Counselling and Psychotherapy
Answer the following question by writing a full essay. Ensure that you refer to research
evidence, psychological theory and real-world examples in your essay. After you have
written your answer, turn the page to see a sample essay plan for this question.
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Discuss the transition from monocultural to multicultural therapy. Refer to research evidence
and real-world examples in your answer.
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Chapter 1: Counselling and Psychotherapy
See below for a sample answer to the previous question.
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Discuss the transition from monocultural to multicultural therapy.
Essay Plan
Introduction
o Thesis Statement
o Modern therapy should adopt a multicultural
perspective to engage clients from a diverse range of
backgrounds.
o Define terms
o Define ‘monocultural’
o Define ‘multicultural’
o Restate question
o This essay will explore the transition from
monocultural to multicultural therapy in modern
counselling and psychotherapy.
Main Body
o Describe history of therapy and highlight monocultural
founding fathers
o Explain the need for a multicultural perspective
o Nelson-Jones (2005) ten areas of difference
o Define multicultural client with examples
o Define multicultural therapist with examples
o Highlight value of multiculturalism with research studies
o Identify risk of ignoring the individual when adopting
multicultural perspectives
Conclusion
o Restate question
o This essay has explored the transition from
monocultural to multicultural therapy in modern
counselling and psychotherapy.
o Conclude
o In conclusion, the evidence suggests that modern
therapy should adopt a multicultural perspective to
engage clients from a diverse range of backgrounds.
However, multiculturalism must be balanced against
an appreciation of the individual.