HS 105 Cultural Elements in Providing Services to Latino Populations

Lecture Hours: 1
Credits: 1

Increases cultural understanding and develops personal and professional clinical skills in working effectively with Latino clients in addiction and other treatment settings. Provides participants with an opportunity to learn and practice incorporating information into everyday clinical processes through activities and case study scenarios.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain cultural issues that affect the counselor-client relationship.
Identify specific issues incorporated in the assessment and planning of care for Latino clients.
Describe approaches to providing services that are Latino sensitive.
Build upon knowledge, skills, and attitudes to improve personal performance.

Content Outline

Latino Cultural Concepts
How Culture Enters into Treatment and Care:
- Application to Practice
Cultural Change and Family Transformation
Language Selection
Roles of Latinas and Latinos within the Family
Extra Layers:
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Older Latino Adults
- Adolescents
- Gay and Lesbian
- Latino Populations
Approaching Recovery: Strategies for Access, Retention, and Engagement
Treatment Planning