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Instructor: Bonnie Solis
(11 Reviews)
Migrant Youth Mental Health - Pt. 1
Course Description
Explore culturally competent care for migrant youth, focusing on ethical, clinical, and cultural strategies. Cultural Competence.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and Apply Cultural Competence in Support of Migrant Youth: Participants will learn about the role of cultural competence in providing empathic support to migrant youth. This includes understanding the nuances of language barriers, varying cultural norms, and the emotional challenges associated with migration.
- Develop Strategies for Normalizing Mental Health Services Among Migrant Youth: Participants will learn techniques for normalizing mental health care, especially in dealing with trauma and grief, and will explore common misconceptions about mental health among migrant youth.
- Exploring and Sharing Acculturation and Identity Preservation Strategies in Migrant Youth: Participants will dive into the concept of acculturation, focusing on empowering migrant youth to balance adapting to a new culture while retaining their original cultural identity. This includes understanding the role of grief and loss in the migration experience and exploring effective therapeutic interventions. Participants will also learn about the impact of community support in fostering environments that encourage dual cultural expressions.
Learning Method: Recorded asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.
Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1 Cultural Competency CE Credit. ASWB ACE and NBCC.
Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25.00 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.
Content Level:
Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.
Instructor Bio(s):
Bonnie Solis
ONE YEAR OF UNLIMITED CE FOR $99
Course Outline:
1) Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care
- Video: Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care
- Audio: Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care
2) Bibliography and References - Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care
- Bibliography - Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care
3) Posttest: Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care
- Posttest Instructions
- Posttest: Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care
4) Course Evaluation
- Course Evaluation Information - Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care
- Course Evaluation Link
Course Creation Date: January 29, 2024
Requesting Accessibility Accommodations:
Please email [email protected] to request accessibility accommodations.
System Requirements:
- The most recent version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge browser
- Javascript enabled
- PDF plugin
- Graphic and audio output capability
- Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
- TLS 1.2 supported by your web browser
Refund Policy: In general, refunds will not be provided. However, if you do have any concerns or grievances, please contact us at the email address below. Registrants who do not complete their course(s) will not receive a refund. Registrants who purchased the course but did not achieve a passing grade will not receive a refund. The Agents of Change Grievance Policy can be viewed here.
Cancellation Policy: If an Agents of Change Continuing Education course is canceled, a full refund will be provided to all participants.
Please email [email protected] with any questions about the course.
Agents of Change is Approved by ACE
Agents of Change, #1919, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/26/2023 – 7/26/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1 Cultural Competency CE Credit.
Agents of Change is Approved by NBCC
Agents of Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7620. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Agents of Change is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Course Content
7 Lectures
Bonnie Solis
Bonnie Solis, MSSW earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2018 and 2019. Currently serving as the Social Media & Content Manager for Agents of Change since January 2023, she is dedicated to facilitating social work professionals’ success. Simultaneously, her role as a Clinician in Texas, underscores her commitment to mental health assessments and counseling intervention services. Her responsibilities include monitoring clients’ well-being, providing personalized counseling, conducting psycho-educational sessions, and leading therapeutic group sessions. She built her foundation of experience, previously serving as an Advocate Supervisor at CASA of Hidalgo County, overseeing children, supervising advocates, and mentoring interns. Prior internships, such as at Behavioral Health Solutions and The Children’s Center, allowed her to hone her skills in substance abuse services, foster care, and support group facilitation. Her commitment to the community extends beyond professional roles, evidenced by her involvement as the Marketing Chair for the NASW Texas State Conference for two years and her current role as the Nomination and Leadership Identification Committee Representative for NASW Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley. She was also recognized as the Social Work Student of the Year in 2019 by The National Association of Social Workers, Lower Rio Grande Valley Branch, Bonnie is dedicated to making a positive impact through her work and community engagement.
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