Improving Mental Health of African and Black Americans
Summary - Explored the culture, values and traditions of African Americans to include communalism and the importance of spirituality for many clients - Identify issues and barriers which need to be considered to provide culturally responsive treatment
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes · Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
July 25, 202056m 3s
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Show Notes
Summary
- Explored the culture, values and traditions of African Americans to include communalism and the importance of spirituality for many clients
- Identify issues and barriers which need to be considered to provide culturally responsive treatment including ineffective assessment tools, lack of insurance or transportation and lack of awareness of the types and benefits of counseling services
- Learn about how to provide culturally responsive group psychoeducation including how to teach to the collective culture in a multicultural group and how to be an effective group facilitator.
- Learned about a variety of evidence based practices demonstrated to be effective with African Americans.
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