Acceptance: The therapist thoughtfully attends to the client's situation and helps the client make connections to his or her cultural experience. As the goal of this stage is the .development of critical awareness, practical help is provided, and the reality of the situation is confronted ..
Naming and resistance: The therapist uses active listening and empathy to further confront issues in the client's experience. The therapist may support the client in the acquisition of more assertive behaviors and skills in anger management. Attention to the client's needs and feelings is a focus, realizing that their fulfillment may involve an opposition to oppressive realities.
Reflection and redefinition. Anger towards society is often present, however clients will often retreat to their cultures for reflection. Responsibility for self is internalized, and the understanding of self is more important than action. The therapist will often educate the client at this stage concerning cultural identity theory to enhance the client's reflection.
Multiperspective integration: The client alternates between anger, acceptance and reflection at this stage, and in doing so, achieves a balance in responsibility between internal and external factors. The client is able to use a variety of reference points, and achieves a clear awareness of the impact of culture on his or her own situation. The therapist helps the client to manage stress, to acquire feedback from others, and to balance needed action