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Final Project I Draft Three: Cultural Identity, Cultural Stressors, and Cultural Influencers July 14 th, 2022 Cultural Identity Amelia Yee-Jones is a 42-year-old, upper-class multiracial cis-female American of Filipino and African American descent. She was born to a Filipino mother and an African American father. At age 3, she had a car accident that severely broke her legs. It took 1.5 years

2 FINAL PROJECT I DRAFT THREE for her to walk again. She grew up a Catholic but no longer practices. She was diagnosed with dyslexia and struggled with English, spelling, and reading in her school days. She is a master's degree holder and has been married to her wife Juanita Sanchez for the past 22 years. She is presently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), working with students who struggle with school performance or family issues. She is very proud of her multiracial background but finds it difficult to understand why people identify her with one ethnicity rather than both. Her multiracial identity is of great concern to her because both cultures play an essential role in her experiences. She is unable to fit in because her true identity is not accepted. In the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI), she said, "I don't think people understand how difficult it can be to live in a world where you are constantly pigeon holed into being one thing in your identity." Her statement indicates the uncomfortable nature she has lived for the past years, not being able to be herself or identify as she would love to be because of what society thinks she is. Like everyone, Amelia's cultural identity has influenced her life and choices. She grew up a Roman Catholic because her parents were Catholic. However, she does not practice Catholicism or any religion though her family thinks her solution will come from a priest. Her identity explains her reactions to the major events in her life, from early adulthood to her married life. Looking at the difficulties she faced with her father and boyfriend explains her reaction to certain significant events and her decisions on whom to marry. Ethically speaking, Amelia's multiracial identity and experiences are essential in assessing her current situation as they will give context to the findings. The counselor has to create a judgment-free zone and avoid any biases based on the differences that could exist between her

3 FINAL PROJECT I DRAFT THREE and Amelia's lifestyle, relationships, and coping mechanisms from her past experiences. Employing these strategies will ensure objectivity in the assessment process for the client to receive an accurate diagnosis and the care and treatment she deserves. Cultural Stressors The dominant majority culture in my current location is middle-aged, high-income, heterosexual, Christian, White-American, cisgender, married people. When comparing my area's dominant culture with Amelia's, it is evident that she would feel different and maybe develop hatred for the community. However, just like Amelia, I sometimes feel left out or not seen as we happen to be the minority on our block and only African Americans making it difficult for us to blend in and interact as adults and more difficult for our children. Though I have much respect for Amelia's identity, it is evident that there is not much room for the intersection of both of her identities, making socialization and acceptance as a multiracial individual difficult. It is much easier to socialize, relate, and feel accepted when there is a common factor. If she were to be in my current community, she would struggle greatly even as an American, a common factor that could bring them together. However, socialization would be complex as there would be no one who might understand her childhood traumas and her identity. This lack of understanding increases her stress level at work and relationship building which increases her hopelessness as described in her intake form. According to WHODAS 2.0, Amelia's presenting concerns include severe eating disorder, difficulties in engaging in sexual activities, inability to form new relationships or join community events, severely affected by the attitudes and actions of others, and the inability to relax. She also

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