4 CE CREDITS (FOR CLINICIANS)
0 CE CREDITS (FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS)
This is a non-interactive self-study course. The course is comprised of two sections with all content presented in both audio and text version.
Section 1 describes a framework for multicultural competency along with a review of findings of social worker perspectives on how they developed their own competence, a process equally applicable to all mental health professionals.
Section 2 provides information on challenges faced by certain sub-populations including African American women, persons with disabilities, and LBGQTI+ persons, all populations mental health professionals frequently interact with. Specific guidance for how to conceptualize and interact therapeutically with such persons is provided by experts in their respective fields.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the components of the integrative model of multicultural responsiveness
- Explain how the strengths and vulnerabilities of the African American female client can guide assessment and treatment
- Analyze the unique issues involved in treating clients with disabilities (e.g., assessing for discrimination and abuse, helping with empowerment, and avoiding common diagnostic errors)
- Discuss the unmet mental health and addiction needs of members of the LGBTIQ+ communities, the barriers of access to treatment, specific interventions, and future directions in research
