Personal and cultural identity is a critical issue for Native youth. Psychometrically oriented approaches to career counseling are inappropriate for many Native clients.
High expectations play an important part in many Native cultures.
The traditional family depended for its survival on the sharing and cooperation of all family members. Praise was seldom given. High skill and quality products were their own rewards. There was reluctance to do something unless the probability of success was high. Appreciation was shown, not by vocalizing praise, but by asking people to continue doing what they were already doing.