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In an increasingly multicultural society, clinicians must learn to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds. Culture is defined by shared attributes of a particular group, including a common heritage, set of beliefs, norms, and values (U.S. Surgeon General 2001). A number of cultural influences may play an important role in shaping an individual’s identity, including membership in more than one cultural minority group. Race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, immigration status, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and income level are just some of the factors that may affect the therapeutic relationship, diagnosis, and treatment.
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