Cultural Competence CE Courses for Social Workers

Conversations of equity and racial injustice are present in our work and daily interactions with the larger world. The social work code of ethics has long identified social justice and recognition of systems of oppression as core values of the profession. This course examines the intersection of equity work and services to children, youth, and families. In addition, this course considers the role of self-awareness in equity work. It discusses how recognition of systemic injustices, systemic oppression, and historical traumas impact the day-to-day services provided to and received by children and families.

Effective clinical practice with LGBT populations requires a basic understanding of LGBT concepts and terms, presenting problems, and evidence-based interventions. This workshop describes the fundamentals for assessment and therapy with LGBT patients through a discussion of best practices, language use guidelines, and ethical considerations. The workshop explores the concepts of sex, sexuality, and gender and defines common terms used to describe LGBT identities. Health disparities, co-occurring mental health problems, and presenting clinical concerns among LGBT populations are explored through the lens of Minority Stress Theory. Finally, ethical considerations for confidentiality, informed consent, and evidence-based therapy practice are discussed.

This webinar is part one of a two-part series. An in-depth examination of the dynamics that contribute to an overrepresentation of foster youth and alumni involved in the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems is explored. In addition, specific attention is given to the ways that the foster care and criminal justice systems model one another.

Trauma-informed approaches to working with LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system are essential. This webinar explores trauma-informed strategies and interventions for addressing substance use and addiction and survival adaptation. In addition, specific attention is given to examining the impact of family rejection and how to help youth to embrace their authentic selves.

This webinar introduces participants to the foster care to prison pipeline and examines factors that make LGBTQ+ youth in care more vulnerable to criminal justice system involvement. In addition, this presentation will explore systemic and interpersonal factors that make LGBTQ+ youth more vulnerable to experiences of trafficking and exploitation.

This webinar is the first in a series of webinars that address working with LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system. This webinar focuses on understanding pathways into care and the challenges associated with the safety of LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system. In addition, an introduction to implementing trauma-informed child-welfare practices.

This course explores diverse families and family systems. It builds on the life cycle model to understand the needs of diverse families.

Implicit bias training is an important first step in understanding the complexities of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in healthcare. This course will discuss the current research on implicit biases and what interventions organizations can do to combat and dismantle implicit bias.

Implicit bias training is an important first step in understanding the complexities of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in healthcare. This course covers what implicit biases are, how they impact health professionals, and interventions health practitioners can use to address them.

Intimate partner violence occurs in all communities, although this course will examine the dynamics of intimate partner violence in Black communities. In addition, this course will explore culturally sensitive assessments and interventions.