Assignment Instructions
In a minimum of 5–6 pages, analyze how your beliefs will impact you as a human
services professional in a scenario described in a media simulation. Analyze
what culturally competent, inclusive practice would look like in this scenario, how
religious and cultural beliefs might affect a client’s functioning and clinical
presentation, and propose a plan of action to resolve a family crisis.
Preparation
Complete the Conflicting Visions media activity.
Instructions
In light of the scenario in the Conflicting Visions media activity, respond to the
following in a 5–6 page paper:
● How will your beliefs impact you as a human services professional in this
situation?
○ Analyze your own beliefs about culture, diversity, and inclusion in
regard to this scenario.
○ How do you feel about same-sex couples and have your feelings
changed over time?
○ How do you think families should treat members of the family with
whom they disagree?
○ What is the role of religion when it comes to family relationships?
● As you work with this deeply religious family, what would culturally
competent, inclusive practice and decision-making look like?
○ Analyze how your own beliefs and those of the family would be
reflected in culturally competent, inclusive practice.
● Analyze how religious and cultural beliefs might affect Karl’s functioning
and clinical presentation.
○ How might you expect Karl to behave in a session with his family?
○ What sorts of feelings might Karl have and how might these be
related to his own religious and cultural beliefs?
● In the first session, Karl’s parents insist that he cannot marry someone of
the same sex. Describe a plan of action you would propose to help this
family resolve this crisis in a way that might salvage the family
relationships?
Assignment Requirements
● Length: 5–6 pages in addition to the cover page and reference page.
● Contents: Include a cover page, an abstract, page numbers, and a running
head.
● Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point, and double-spaced.
● References: Cite at least 5–6 references from peer-reviewed journals
published within the last 5–7 years, in addition to your textbook.
● APA: Use current APA style and formatting for the entire paper and for
citations and references. Evidence and APA can help with that.
