Ultimately, the best solution to providing psychotherapy to a multicultural population is to ________.
A) eliminate the poverty that causes the bulk of their problems
B) provide white therapists with a broader base of training focused on expanded cultural awareness
C) train therapists from many different ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds
D) fully integrate various cultural groups into the mainstream of American culture

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Training therapists from diverse cultural backgrounds allows for a greater understanding of the unique experiences and needs of a multicultural population. It also helps to break down the cultural barriers that may exist between therapist and client, allowing for more effective therapy. While addressing poverty and promoting cultural awareness in white therapists can be helpful, they do not fully address the need for multicultural perspectives in psychotherapy. Fully integrating various cultural groups into American culture may not be desirable or feasible for all individuals, and therapy should respect and value diverse cultural backgrounds rather than seeking assimilation.

Ultimately, the Best Solution to Providing Psychotherapy to a Multicultural