HUMAN DIVERSITY: CURRENT MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN RESEARCH AND THERAPY (3 CE)

Course overview

Human Diversity: Current Multicultural Issues in Research and Therapy (3 CE) This course provides a concise and thorough review of key research and therapy issues in the treatment of ethnic and cultural minority groups, including African-Americans, American Indians, Asians, Hispanics, the gay community, women, the elderly, disabled individuals, patients with HIV disease, and the homeless community. The unique problems faced by each group, as well as specific treatment guidelines, interventions, and models, are discussed. Specific research within the literature is cited throughout this course. Learning Objectives: 1. Review current research issues and treatment outcomes for various ethnic and cultural minority groups. 2. Review effective interventions and treatment models specific to various ethnic and cultural minority groups. 3. Review a summary of the DSM's Outline of Cultural Formulation and Glossary of Culture-Bound Syndromes.