Which of the following statements is TRUE about a therapist who is competent working with diversity issues?
A) A therapist who says, "I don't have any culture." and therefore cannot help with diversity issues is competent in diversity issues.
B) A therapist who reports being from a diverse or marginalized group, making them an expert in diversity issues.
C) A therapist who admits handling diversity issues is a career-long struggle and a journey that adds depth to the person-of-the-therapist.
D) A therapist who assumes because they have read about topics in diversity, that they are competent in diversity issues.

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A competent therapist working with diversity issues acknowledges that there is a journey in understanding diversity and different cultures. They understand the complexities of diversity and are willing to learn and grow in their knowledge and understanding. A therapist who claims to not have a culture or assumes that reading about diversity is enough may not be competent in addressing diversity issues. Being from a diverse or marginalized group does not automatically make a therapist an expert on diversity issues.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About a Therapist