This week’s forum focuses on diverse populations. Mental health practitioners have an ethical and professional responsibility to develop cultural competency.

In this week’s forum, respond to the following questions:

• What are your thoughts on the issue of matching client and counselor?
• In what areas do you think it is important to be matched with a client?
• How can you bridge any differences?
• What are the main characteristics of the culturally skilled counselor?

must be 500 words