Focus on the impact of similarities and differences between a marriage and family therapist and a family in the therapeutic process. Then, address the following questions:
a. In marriage and family therapy, what are the positive and negative aspects of working with clients of the same race, religious beliefs, SES, etc., or an individual of the same gender?
b. What would be the potential dangers and what would be the potential strengths of having similarities and differences?
c. How have you learned for yourself ways to recognize this impact and whether it is positive or negative?
d. What strategies would you use to remain aware of the impact similarities and differences are having in a therapeutic relationship?
e. How do the MFT professional ethics inform how you will work with clients who are similar or different from you?
