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African American Men in Social Work: The Importance of Mentoring

Course: #1192Level: Introductory 1 Hour 124 Reviews
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This course highlights the gender disparity between males and females in the profession of social work and specifically explores the disparity associated with African American male social workers. The course aims to share the value that African American men bring to the profession and the role of professional mentoring and empowerment as it relates to African American men being effective social work practitioners.

Course created on July 7, 2021

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Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe the importance of mentoring African American males in the field of social work.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to explain the strengths, critiques, and demands regarding the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and practice with African American men in social work.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to identify the roles and needs of social work professors, advisors, supervisors, and internship coordinators when utilizing empowerment and mentoring.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
5-10 Minutes The African American Male Experience
10-15 Minutes Gender Disparity
15-20 Minutes Men in Social Work
20-25 Minutes African American Men in Social Work
25-35 Minutes African American Men and Mental Health
35-45 Minutes Empowerment Theory and Practice with African American Men in Social Work
45-55 Minutes Utilizing Empowerment and Mentoring with African American Males in Social Work
55-60 Minutes Summary, Q&A

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Presenter Disclosure: Financial disclosures: Dr. Dinnerson received an honorarium for presenting this course. He is an Assistant Professor and the Director of BSW Field Education at Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University. His research agenda centers on African- American men in social work, social work curriculum and instruction, school social work, mental health, substance abuse, and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Dr. Dinnerson is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, North American Network of Field Education Directors, Hampton Roads Association of Black Social Workers, North Carolina School Social Work Association, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. Non-financial disclosures: Quincy Dinnerson has no relevant non financial relationships to disclose.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by continued Social Work.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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