Article Title

Race Obsession-Avoidance Paradox: A Model for Multicultural Training in Counselor Education

Authors

Rebecca A. Willow

Document Type

Article

Subject Area

Counseling, Counselor Education

Abstract

The ability to discuss race-related issues is critical to multicultural competence. Counselor educators who address race-related issues in the classroom cite student resistance as a challenge to competency development. The Race Obsession-Avoidance Paradox (ROAParadox) identifies juxtaposed obsession and avoidance about race as a cultural phenomenon. The ROAParadox model was applied in a multicultural counseling course as a strategy for educating counseling students. Teaching scenarios illustrate the use of this model as a strategy to facilitate discussions on race relations and racism. Student responses and implications for teaching applications are provided along with recommendations for future research.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/21.0115

Recommended Citation

Willow, R. A. (2010). Race Obsession-Avoidance Paradox: A Model for Multicultural Training in Counselor Education. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 2(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.7729/21.0115