The first step in working with minority clients of all kinds may be: listening to their stories and believing them. considering these clients to be part of "normal" society, and amenable to counseling. confronting your own biases and prejudices related to these populations. being empathic, especially if your values conflict with theirs.

confronting your own biases and prejudices related to these populations.

Explanation:

Several studies have found gaps in access and care on mental health, which leaves many minorities neglected.  

One possible reason for differences in access is that providers and administrators of mental health programs make biased decisions based on race, gender or ethnicity. Biased opinions may be held knowingly or unconsciously.

'Confronting your own biases and prejudices related to these populations' .

Explanation: The main reason behind the discrimination against minorities is the prejudice in the minds of the people against them. These prejudices often tend to convert into solid beliefs and make people give the minorities biased treatment on all fronts of public and private services.

Being in such a service where one has to deal with people from all the levels of society, it is mandatory to eliminate any prejudices against any class or level of the society in order to provide unbiased and impartial service.

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