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Embracing Diversity: Crossing Barriers to Deliver Treatment to Everyone

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About the Course

This hour-long presentation discusses cultural competence as a key to effective substance abuse treatment and recovery services. It explores best practices and methods for overcoming barriers and connecting clients with culturally responsive treatment.

Publication Date

August 4, 2010

Course Creator

Dan Rebek, Ph.D.

Recommended For

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors and social workers who seek knowledge about embracing diversity in substance abuse treatment. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Discuss how clients' cultural contexts may affect their abilities to receive substance abuse services.
  2. Describe how cultural considerations may impact relapse and recovery from substance use disorders.
  3. Explain how individual communities and cultures can enhance or hinder the recovery of members suffering from substance dependence.

Availability

This course is available starting Nov 10th, 2010 and expires Nov 9th, 2020

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Embracing Diversity: Crossing Barriers to Deliver Treatment to Everyone

Embracing Diversity: Crossing Barriers to Deliver Treatment to Everyone

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