The influence of multiple multicultural identities
Submit a 3- to 5-page APA formatted paper analyzing the influence of multiple multicultural identities on your work with William Thompson. Your Final Project must include the following elements:
A description of at least three multicultural identities as described by the characteristics, life circumstances, family relationships, or social influences of William Thompson, integrating information from research, course materials and assignments, and your in-residence component
An explanation of the social context for William’s multiple layers of identity
An explanation of the identity factors you, as a psychologist, need to consider when working with William, and how you might respond to those factors
An explanation of how the complexities and various layers of William’s multiple multicultural identities might affect the primary areas of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
An explanation of the theoretical approach you would use when assessing William, establishing a clinical diagnosis (if any), and engaging in therapy
An explanation of additional questions you would ask William to further support your assessment and diagnosis of his presenting concerns
An assessment of how William’s PTSD diagnosis (including DSM IV-TR diagnosis information) might influence his identities and potential strategies for processing his military background and subsequent experiences related to his career and family, as well as in the treatment
An explanation of the role of spirituality and/or religion as it relates to William’s identities, and what impact this may have on his diagnosis, comprehensive and competent assessment, and treatment (the therapy process)
An explanation of the multicultural theories that support the therapeutic approach you would use when working with William
An explanation of the APA ethical codes as they relate to multicultural competency and professional interactions with William.
An explanation of how any potential biases and/or worldview conflicts might influence your work with William and any plans for future professional development related to multicultural psychological practice
The paper must include a minimum of 5 primary references from the psychological literature that support your theoretical approach in terms of assessment and diagnosis related to William’s multiple multicultural identities and presenting concerns, as well as your therapeutic approach related to treatment for William. Be sure to cite in APA format all references used in the development of this Final Paper, both within the paper and in a bibliography.
