Continuing Education

Resilient Roots

Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care

Mental Health Education

About The Course

Course Title: Strengthening Migrant Youth through Culturally Competent Care

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). ASWB ACE and NBCC.

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. Enhancing the Effectiveness of Social Work and Mental Healthcare with Migrant Youth:

Understanding and applying cultural competence is crucial for social workers and other professionals working with migrant youth. Given the complexities of migration, such as language barriers and different cultural norms, a culturally competent approach ensures that the support provided is relevant, respectful, and effective.

2. Addressing Mental Health Stigma and Promoting Well-being:

Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, yet there’s often significant stigma around seeking mental health services, especially in various migrant cultures. By discussing and implementing strategies to normalize mental health care, social workers can help reduce this stigma, making these services more accessible and acceptable.

3. Supporting Identity Formation and Acculturation:

Migrant youth often face the challenge of navigating between their original culture and the culture of their new environment. This balancing act of acculturation is critical for their identity formation. Understanding how to support migrant youth in maintaining their cultural heritage while adapting to a new environment is vital for their psychological well-being.

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.

Target Audience:

Masters and Clinical level licensees pursuing continuing education and mental health professionals.

Content Level:

Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.

Instructor Bio(s):

Meagan Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been providing individualized and group instruction for over 5 years.

Meagan is currently a Child and Adolescent Therapist in Washington, DC. She is working towards her Play Therapy credential. Meagan is also the founder of Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep – a learning platform and community designed for social workers preparing for their licensing exams.

She loves combining her passion for learning and sharing her knowledge with the social work community. Meagan has a strong interest in tech & and innovation, specifically exploring the intersection of technology with social work practices. She is also passionate about multicultural supervision & and ethics; ensuring diverse voices are heard, understood, and supported in supervision and consultation.

Lastly, Meagan is currently a DSW student at SUNY Buffalo.

Bonnie Solis, MSSW, Mental Health Clinician

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.

Course Outline:

Introduction and Backgrounds

Introduction of the participants, their backgrounds, and the context of their work in mental health, particularly with migrant youth in Texas.

1) Learning Objectives

The objectives include understanding and applying cultural competence, developing strategies for normalizing mental health services among migrant youth, and exploring culture and identity preservation strategies.

2) Key Terms and Concepts

Discussion on key concepts such as cultural competence, cultural humility, assimilation, and acculturation.

3) Clinical Experience and Challenges

Insights from clinical experience, focusing on working with migrant youth, including language barriers and cultural nuances.

4) Approaches to Care

Discussion on individualized care, using techniques like play therapy and psychoeducation, and adapting to clients’ unique cultural and individual needs.

5) Ethical Considerations and Documentation

Ethical aspects of working with migrant youth, particularly those undocumented, and the importance of confidentiality and appropriate documentation.

6) Wrap-up and Resources

Conclusion of the session with pointers to further resources and a teaser for the upcoming parts of the series.

Course Creation Date: 1/29/24

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Graphic and audio output capability
Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
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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.

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.

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