The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID‐19) has highlighted social disparities in the United States. This article examines how preexisting racial and ethnic disparities, exacerbated by COVID‐19, have negatively affected communities of color that tend to be overrepresented in lower socioeconomic groups, have limited access to health care and education, have an undocumented status, and work in jobs considered “essential.” Counselors are encouraged to use creative strategies to design and facilitate telecounseling and reduced‐ or no‐cost workshops in which attendees can participate safely. Specific cultural considerations, aspects of crisis management, and creative interventions that can be used with clients of color at an appropriate social distance are discussed. Counselors can also instill hope in their clients by promoting sociopolitical development. As the impact of COVID‐19 will be felt for years, it is crucial that counselors be prepared to address the needs of those disproportionately affected.

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当“基本”照亮差异时：为受COVID-19影响的客户提供咨询

2019年的新型冠状病毒（COVID-19）突出显示了美国的社会差距。本文研究了COVID-19加剧的先前存在的种族和族裔差异如何对有色人种产生不利影响，这些人往往在较低的社会经济群体中占多数，获得医疗保健和教育的机会有限，身份无证，并且从事工作被视为“基本”。鼓励辅导员使用创造性的策略来设计和促进远程辅导以及费用降低或免费的研讨会，参加者可以安全地参加该研讨会。讨论了特定的文化考虑因素，危机管理的各个方面以及可以与有色人种在适当的社交距离上使用的创造性干预措施。辅导员还可以通过促进社会政治发展为客户灌输希望。