Workshops
Embracing Differences and Diversity in the Clinical Treatment of Children and Adolescents
ID: 5658WEBFormer titled: Dealing with Differences and Diversity in the Clinical Treatment of Children and Adolescents. This webinar addresses ethnic and cultural differences relevant to the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. The webinar will use examples from Latino, African American, and African Caribbean families, but will stress the dimensions of cultural difference that clinicians should explore when working across any cultural or ethnic difference. Topics will include the evaluation and treatment implications of cultural and ethnic differences: 1) family composition and family structure; 2) child-rearing and schooling practices; 3) gender and generational role expectations; 4) definitions of mental health and illness; 5) definitions of help and help-seeking; 6) the common clashes between client expectations and the professional helpers; and 7) ways for clinicians to bridge the gaps in culture reducing the effectiveness of services. The webinar will combine didactic presentations and group exercises. [Required for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Program]Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 1.0 Clinical, 2.0 Social & Cultural Competence
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Webinar ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Webinar Outline10:00 am Welcome/Introductions/Ground Rules
10:15 am Define key concepts: culture, cultural diversity, differences, ethnicities, etc (Interactive discussion) 10:30 am Discuss the family composition and structure; child-rearing and schooling practices; gender and generational role expectations; define mental health and illness; help-seeking; engagement; and creating a safe therapeutic space (Mini-lecture, interactive discussion, reflective activity)
11:10 am Discuss common clashes between persons in client status expectations and professional helpers (Mini-lecture, interactive discussion)
11:30 am Explore ways for clinicians to bridge the gaps and reduce disparities in service with children, adolescents, and their families who identify as ethnically and culturally different by providing culturally sensitive, responsive, and safe engagement—seeing, relating, and working effectively with cultural and ethnic differences (Mini-lecture, interactive discussion, case study)
12:15 pm Discuss and practice putting ideas, concepts, and strategies learned into practice through case examples (Interactive discussions, breakout rooms, and large group discussions)
12:45 pm Conclusion/Q&A
Target AudienceSocial Workers and Allied Health ProfessionalsContent LevelBeginner - IntermediateWebinar Completion RequirementsTo earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion. System Requirements
- Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
- Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
- Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.