Multicultural Care for Clinicians

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-DEIMCCS

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Indicate how a multicultural orientation applies to the therapeutic relationship.
Identify cultural and social factors that influence mental health and access to care.
Recognize at least three ways to apply culturally responsive care to assessment and treatment.

Outline:

Section 1: Applying the Multicultural Orientation to the Therapeutic Relationship

Multicultural Care

Annie’s New Symptoms

Multicultural and Culturally Responsive Care

What Is Multicultural Orientation?

Culture and Identity

Multicultural Orientation and the Therapeutic Relationship

Building Self-Awareness

Broaching Cultural Conversations

Addressing Cultural Ruptures

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Cultural and Social Factors That Affect Mental Health and Care

Culture and Identity in Mental Health

Culture and Identity as Strengths

Identity-Related Challenges

Evan’s Disability Status

Contextual Factors

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Culturally Responsive Assessment and Treatment

General Considerations for Culturally Responsive Care

Cross-Cultural Communication

Trauma-Informed Care

Justice-Oriented Approach

Culturally Responsive Assessment

Flexible and Holistic Approach

Screening Tools and Intake Forms

Cultural Formulation

Culturally Responsive Treatment

Culturally Grounded Versus Culturally Adapted

How to Culturally Adapt Treatment

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jamila Holcomb, PhD, LMFT

Dr. Jamila Holcomb is Teaching Faculty at Florida State University in their Human Development and Family Science Department. Dr. Holcomb is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical supervisor. She is the owner of Holcomb Counseling and Consulting, LLC, specializing in individual, family, and trauma counseling. Merging her academic and clinical work, Dr. Holcomb provides consultations and training centered around eradicating anti-Black racism, and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the higher education and mental health fields. Dr. Holcomb obtained her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and her Ph.D. in MFT from Florida State University.

Writer: Bridgett Ross, PsyD

Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.

 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.