Course Description
A plethora of research has identified the need for culturally-sensitive interventions in healthcare globally, yet there remain gaps in the application of evidence-based treatments when it comes to treating the mental health of marginalized groups. This presentation focuses on the integration of multicultural theories with the application of evidence-based interventions from the three waves of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Total running time 94 minutes. 1.5 Hours CE. Recorded Video Format (non-interactive).
Content Advisory: To protect client confidentiality, case examples include fictionalized elements.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Describe at least four reasons why diversity is important in the application of evidence-based practices.
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Integrate knowledge from multicultural theories into the application of at least three CBT interventions.
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Identify two ways in which third-wave CBT approaches differ from earlier CBT approaches in their consideration of cultural issues.
Course Outline
1. CBT foundations require cultural awareness
a. Learning theory
b. How culture is relevant in reinforcement and punishment
c. Waves of CBT and disagreement over role of culture
d. Integrative CBT- basics
2. Multicultural principles
a. Key authors and how their areas of expertise connect with CBT
b. Identity development
3. Integration of CBT and multicultural principles
a. Identifying the therapist’s social location
b. Contextualizing assessment
c. Customizing intervention
Instructor
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Peter Economou, PhD
Additional Information
Format and Length:
Recorded video format (non-interactive). Total running time 98 minutes. Progress is saved after each lesson section so you can complete the course in multiple sittings. Please note that if you leave the course in the middle of a video, quiz, or survey section you may be required to start that section from the beginning.
Topic Area:
Social and cultural competence
Instructional Level:
Intermediate
Completion Requirements:
To obtain your CE certificate, you must progress through all course segments, complete a satisfaction survey, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a course completion quiz. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within a reasonable number of attempts, and may be blocked from completing the course and receiving their certificate if unable to do so.
Completion Quiz and Course Evaluation:
After watching course videos, the course completion quiz will be available to complete, followed by the course evaluation.
Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, counselors, masters or doctoral level clinical social workers, and marriage and family therapists.
Publication and Review Dates:
Course Publication Date: January 6, 2022
Financial Support Statement:
SimplePractice pays course presenters for their teaching. There is no other financial support for this course.
Conflict of Interest Statement:
There is no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support for this course.
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Continuing Education Approvals:
SimplePractice is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SimplePractice maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course provides 1.5 hours of continuing education (1.5 CE credits) for psychologists.
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