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Embracing Differences and Diversity in the Clinical Treatment of Children and Adolescents

ID: 5658WEB

Former 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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Instructor: Tawanda Hubbard, PhD, DSW, LCSW
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar

Webinar Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Define key concepts: culture, cultural diversity, differences, ethnicities, etc.
  • Discuss the family composition and structure; child-reading and schooling practices; gender and generational role expectations; define mental health and illness; help-seeking; engagement; and creating a safe therapeutic space
  • Describe common clashes between persons in client status expectations and professional helpers
  • 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

    Webinar Outline

    10:00 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 Audience

    Social Workers and Allied Health Professionals

    Content Level

    Beginner - Intermediate

    Webinar Completion Requirements

    To 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.

    About the Instructor

    Dr. Tawanda Hubbard is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Rutgers School of Social Work (RSSW) and recently completed her second doctorate, a Ph.D. in Family Science and Human Development. She is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in child welfare, mental and behavioral health, case management, advocacy, and clinical practice. Dr. Hubbard has a small private practice and consulting firm. She is trained in diverse family therapy approaches, EMDR, and is a certified rational emotive and behavioral therapist (REBT), child sexual abuse therapist, and clinical supervisor. She designs curricula and provides workshops, keynotes, webinars, and publications connected to her scholarship and practice interests. Dr. Hubbard is the current president of the RSSW Alumni Council. She is a past president of the NASW, NJ Chapter. She also serves on various councils, advisory boards, and coalitions and belongs to associations focused on social work, family relations, child and adolescent development, mental/behavioral health, child welfare, and diversity science initiative.

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