Multiple Dimensions of Culture in the Treatment of Adolescents and Their Families
You will receive 1 credit (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
Completing this program should:
Enhance your understanding of the importance of cultural dimension in effective treatment;
Extend your knowledge of the relationship between cultural transition, cultural evolution, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic and regional background; and
Increase your clinical skills in the treatment of adolescents and their families.
It is important that mental health practitioners acknowledge and value cultural diversity and the importance of the cultural dimension in effective treatment. This program discusses the meaning of cultural values and treatment issues, including the neglected dimension of the cultural background of the therapist. The course illustrates the application of the multidimensional cultural approach in the case of a rebellious Mexican-American teenager.
Course Outline
Part 1: The Importance of the Cultural Dimension
Part 2: Cultural Values
Part 3: Dimensions that Contribute to Diversity
Part 4: Nationality, Race, Ethnicity, and Minority Status
Part 5: Additional Dimensions for Immigrants
Part 6: The Cultural Background of the Therapist
Part 7: Adolescence and Culture
Part 8: Treatment Implications
Part 9: Therapeutic Guidelines
Part 10: Case Study: A Mexican-American Family
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More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 1.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 12 months |
| Continuing Education Credits | 1 |
| Instructor | Self Study. Author is Betty MacKune-Karrer, MA, LMFT |
| Vendor | AtHealth (Read more about AtHealth accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | CE certificate/letter of completion |
| Prerequisites/Audience | Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, CEAPs, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, pastoral counselors |
| Requirements/Materials Included | None |