About this Course Module
This presentation explores cultural identity and highlights how
shared learned behavior and socially transferred meanings result in
culturally-based assumptions about mental health. It will explore how
interpretations of and reactions to severe stressors can vary by
culture. It then provides strategies for modifying and augmenting
assessment and treatment techniques when working with cross-cultural
clients.
Goal: This course is meant to enhance provider's
understanding of cultural factors and how to incorporate cultural
factors into the assessment of and treatment of trauma-related
disorders.
Objectives: After viewing the presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Define culture and its impact on treatment
- Implement strategies for modifying and/or augmenting assessment methods when working with cross-cultural clients
- Implement strategies for modifying and/or augmenting treatment methods when working with cross-cultural clients
(ZIP file - 12.4 MB)
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Abbreviated instructions:
- Download ZIP archive of module
- Unzip ZIP archive of module
- Double-click to open "whealin_cultural_a.pps" (do not move files out of folder)
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(ZIP file - 1.5 MB)
Download Transcript (PDF)
Abbreviated instructions:
- Download ZIP archive of module
- Unzip ZIP archive of module
- Double-click to open "whealin_cultural.pps"
Read complete instructions
How to obtain Continuing Education Credits
Continuing education credits can be earned for this course. For more information and step-by-step instructions, please visit the CE Credits page. Here is the brochure required for CEs for this course.
