There are many cultural norms, and socio-political and economic barriers that influence the ability of Latino Immigrants to access therapeutic services. This course reviews various cultural beliefs and social barriers and offers effective, non-traditional therapeutic strategies for working with vulnerable Latino immigrants.
Live Webinar
Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm EDTCE/CEU Offered: CE Broker/1.0 Cultural Diversity, CE Broker #20-1189478; CE Hours/1.0; IACET/0.1; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least three specific risks and barriers that Latino immigrants confront with accessing therapeutic services.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least three cultural differences, strengths, and protective factors of Latino immigrants.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify three non-traditional strategies for working with Latino immigrants.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction and reflection |
| 5-15 Minutes | Facts about Latinos, behavioral health concerns, Latino mental health, and common medical problems |
| 15-25 Minutes | Cultural differences, gender differences, strengths, protective factors |
| 25-35 Minutes | Assessments and interventions |
| 35-45 Minutes | Therapeutic settings, non-traditional strategies |
| 45-55 Minutes | Final points and closing reflection |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
Presented By
Sherrie Segovia
PsyD
Dr. Segovia earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology before embarking on a 40+ year career serving marginalized children and families. As a counselor, advocate, educator, and training specialist, she worked in clinics, schools, and homes to provide culturally competent care, especially to African-American and Latino communities. During her 25 years as Clinical Manager at Hope Street Family Center, Dr. Segovia led a multidisciplinary team delivering assessment, intervention, and reflective supervision. She frequently presented at conferences and co-authored publications on infant mental health.
Dr. Segovia completed her doctorate in 2003, focusing her dissertation on domestic violence's impact on early language development. She then served as faculty in psychology and counseling at the University of Phoenix and California State University, Los Angeles. Dr. Segovia facilitates online courses on early childhood and provides expertise on parental mental health, substance abuse, cultural competence, parenting, and partnerships. Bilingual and bicultural herself, she has a particular interest in culturally responsive services.
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Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sherrie Segovia, PsyD received an honorarium for presenting this course. Sherrie Segovia has written a peer-reviewed article on creating a culture of health for perinatal women with mental illness. Sherrie Segovia has also made several television appearances discussing adolescent mental health and managing postpartum depression.
Non-financial Disclosures: Presenter has no relevant non-financial disclosures.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by continued Psychology.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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