Discuss the Relevance of Cultural and Relational Empathy to the Helping

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Essay

Discuss the relevance of cultural and relational empathy to the helping relationship.How is the attainment of cultural and relational empathy facilitated? How does the absence of cultural and relational empathy detract from the helping process?

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Definitions:

Fears

Emotional responses to perceived threats, which can vary in intensity and cause significant distress or avoidance behaviors.

Countertransference

The emotional reaction of a therapist toward the client that may interfere with objectivity, often based on the therapist's own unresolved issues.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, fostering emotional connection and support.

Dysfunctional

Pertains to something that is not operating normally or effectively, often causing negative effects.