Social Work Education
About The Course
Course Title: Native American Mental Health
Learning Method: Record asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.
Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1 credit (general)
Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $99/year.
Posttest: Following the course, the participant will take a 10 question posttest. A score of 70% correct is required to pass and obtain a certificate. If you do not pass the posttest, it can be re-taken after fully reviewing the materials again.
Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must indicate that you’ve watched the entire video portion of the course, earn a passing grade on the test, and complete the requested course evaluation.
Description of the Course:
Why is understanding this topic important?
1. Addressing Health Disparities:
Native American populations often experience significant disparities in health outcomes, including mental health issues, which are compounded by factors like poverty, lack of access to services, and historical trauma. Social workers play a crucial role in advocating for and implementing services that address these disparities.
2. Promoting Social Justice and Advocacy:
Social work is deeply rooted in the principles of justice and equality. By gaining a deeper understanding of the issues facing Native American communities, social workers are better equipped to advocate for systemic changes that support the rights and needs of these populations.
3. Building Effective Therapeutic Relationships:
Establishing trust and rapport is essential in any therapeutic relationship, but it can be particularly challenging when working across cultural divides. For social workers engaging with Native American clients, understanding the cultural nuances, values, and communication styles specific to these communities is crucial. This knowledge fosters a therapeutic environment where clients feel understood, respected, and safe to express themselves.
Learning Objectives:
Identify and Evaluate Cultural Humility Strategies
Students will be able to identify strategies discussed in the podcast for building cultural humility when working with Native American clients. They will evaluate these strategies based on their potential effectiveness and applicability to their own practice settings.Develop and Apply an Understanding of Integrative Therapeutic Approaches
Students will develop an understanding of how traditional Native American healing practices can be integrated with conventional therapeutic methods. They will outline a plan for seeking additional training or resources to further this integration in their practice.Apply Advocacy and Policy Engagement Skills
Students will learn the importance of advocacy and policy change in improving mental health services for Native American communities. They will identify at least two areas where policy changes are needed and formulate a strategy for how they might contribute to advocacy efforts.
Target Audience:
Masters and Clinical level licensees pursuing continuing education.
Content Level:
Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.
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