Simulatiang Culture Shock in Counselor Trainees: An Experiential Exercise for Cross-Cultural Training.

Merta, Rod J.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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Simulatiang Culture Shock in Counselor Trainees: An Experiential Exercise for Cross-Cultural Training.

Merta, Rod J.; And Others

Journal of Counseling and Development, v66 n5 p242-45 Jan 1988

Describes a bipartite learning exercise designed to increase counselor trainees' sensitivity to cultural differences. Emphasizes extending traditional, cognitive-focused multicultural training to include actual interactions with culturally diverse persons. Trainees indicated at two-month follow-up that the experiential training was useful. (Author/KS)

Descriptors: Counseling, Counselor Training, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Culture Conflict, Experiential Learning, Graduate Students, Higher Education, Multicultural Education

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Language: English

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