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This article explores struggles faced by parents with children diagnosed with autism (ASD). Experiences of parents are examined through identification of stressors, maladaptive coping, and negative emotions. Current counselor education research is presented on how counselors may work to help this population, including topics in supervision, multicultural and ethical competency, and need for integrative health care. Behavioral and supportive interventions used in working with children with ASD and their families are discussed.

Study abroad is becoming increasingly common for multicultural immersion in counselor education programs. However, little is known about students who immerse themselves within their own culture. This study used a phenomenological approach to examine the experiences of nine female counseling students of Mexican descent who took part in a study abroad program in Mexico. Three themes emerged from the data (identity, privilege, and reflection). Implications for counseling study abroad programs and multicultural education are provided. K E Y W O R D S counseling, female students, Mexican descent, multicultural education, study abroad ResumenEstudiar en el extranjero es cada vez más común para la inmersión multicultural en los programas de educación de consejeros. Sin embargo, no se sabe mucho acerca de los estudiantes que se sumergen en su propia cultura. Este estudio utilizó un enfoque fenomenológico para examinar las experiencias de nueve mujeres estudiantes de consejería de ascendencia mexicana que tomaron parte en un programa de estudio en el extranjero en México. Surgieron tres temas a partir de los datos (Identidad, Privilegio y Reflexión). Se proporcionan implicaciones para los programas de estudio en el extranjero y la educación multicultural en el ámbito de la consejería.