dr. sos multicultural series 2012
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Treatment considerations when working with african american families.TRANSCRIPT
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TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS WHEN WORKING WITH AFRICAN
AMERICAN FAMILIES
S. Otey-Scott, PsyDEVMS
October 3, 2012
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I have no financial relationships to disclose (as usual...unfortunately).
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Educational objectives
• Participants will be able to:
• State key issues relevant to working with African American patients and families within the context of psychotherapy.
• Consider multiple factors that may create potential barriers to counseling African American patients and families.
• Identify effective treatment approaches to assist African American patients and families in the therapy setting.
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this presentation
• This Presentation
• Is NOT a comprehensive overview of issues related to treating African American patients and families
• Will NOT provide you with an exhaustive list of effective treatment approaches
• The Presenter
• Is NOT a multicultural expert
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Ethnicity training
• Multiethnic Perspective
• Learn about culture through experience
• Experience what it is like to “not” be a part of the dominant culture
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treatment issues with African americans
• Slavery
• Racism
• Spirituality
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treatment issues with African americans
• Family Conceptualization
• Mental Health and Seeking Treatment
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treatment issues with African americans
• Intervention Strategies
• Create a trusting relationship
• Be culturally sensitive
• Remember how we are alike
• Value diversity
• Take a strengths based approach
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A brief look at the african american perspective of
mental health
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Black for a dayLink to Video -
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Black-for-a-Day-Video
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Black in america pt. 2CNN News Special
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Black marriageOur World with Black Enterprise
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Black men in america pt. 5
CNN
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Psychological dispositions in black and white
Dateline
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Black in AmericaCNN Student News Special