Multicultural Knowledge of Mental Health Practices: Working with African Americans - Online - School of Continuing Education, University Of Wisconsin

	Multicultural Knowledge of Mental Health Practices: Working with African Americans

	This online class is designed to provide individuals with multicultural mental health information as it pertains to African Americans in the United States. The class addresses areas related to demographics, historical factors, and sociopolitical issues for African Americans and their influence on mental health.
More ▼ Specific concepts such as identity, acculturation, cultural values, religion and spirituality, traditional health beliefs, gender role socialization, and social class will also be discussed. Attention will be given to influential contemporary issues and practice considerations. Close ▲ Who Should Attend ▼ Close ▲ Benefits and Learning Outcomes ▼ Demonstrate knowledge of demographic characteristics and influences for African American individuals, families, and communities, such as within group differences, social class, and cultural values. Demonstrate knowledge of sociopolitical and historical issues for African American communities. Increase awareness of culture and cultural values of African American individuals, families, and communities, including the roles of religion, spirituality, gender role, racial identity development, and the intersection of multiple identities. Close ▲



	Course Accessible: Oct. 7-31 Location: Instructor: India Gray Fee: $79 CEUs: 0.7/CEHs: 7.0 Program No. 7740-5877 Registration Deadline: Mon., Sept. 30 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form

	Course Accessible: May 4-31, 2014 Location: Instructor: India Gray Fee: $79 CEUs: 0.7/CEHs: 7.0 Program No. 7740-5876 Registration Deadline: Sun., Apr. 27, 2014 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form

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