I had the pleasure of speaking with Dawn Irons, a counselor educator at Liberty, and her insights on the dynamics in counseling training were eye-opening. Here's a quick breakdown of what we discussed:
The Changing Landscape of Counseling
Dawn highlighted the shift in counseling training, emphasizing the reduction in multicultural training to primarily focus on LGBTQ+ and racial issues. She also touched on the impact of critical race theory in the counseling profession.
Religious and Cultural Dynamics in Counseling
We delved into the challenges faced by Christian clients seeking counseling from professionals with conflicting worldviews. Dawn emphasized the importance of informed consent and respecting clients' cultural viewpoints.
Navigating Social Justice Issues
Dawn shared valuable insights on protecting oneself while standing for religious rights within the counseling profession, stressing the significance of being involved in faith-based organizations for legal protection and education.
The Impact of Socially Constructed Issues
The conversation also shed light on how socially constructed problems, particularly targeting vulnerable age groups, are influencing identity and confusion.
Dawn also wrote a book that delves deeper into these crucial topics. IndoctriNATION: How Woke Ideology Hijacked the Counseling Profession is available on Amazon so, get your copy today! In the meantime, if you'd like to reach out to Dawn or stay updated, you can connect with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HopeHarborDC
Have a great week!