Contact Hours: 20

Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP

This course is based in part on Counselor Toolbox Podcast episodes 204-209.  Text based material is also provided for those who prefer to read instead of watch the video or listen to the podcast.

Objectives:

Improve cultural competence by helping the student...

• Explore multicultural and pluralistic trends; social or cultural issues affecting individuals, couples and families
• Examine the influence of culture and society on mental health
• Discuss issues in mental health care for African Americans, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic Americans
• Explore Ethics Codes in Multicultural Counseling
• Examine Cultural Values and Assumptions in Therapy
• Discuss matching Client and Counselor
• Understanding the competencies needed to work with special populations.