Course Details

Course TitleCDIV101-3 - Cultural Diversity 101: Introduction to Multicultural Sensitivity & Multicultural Competence
Date Varies
ProviderZur Institute
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Website https://www.zurinstitute.com/courses/diversity/overview/
LocationIndependent Learning
Credit Hours6
Instructor(s)Sage de Beixedon Breslin, Ph.D.
Method of InstructionIndependent Learning
Approving AgencyAPA
Course Syllabus

Course Description

This intermediate course is comprised of five articles. The first article asks readers to consider a paradigm shift from a focus on the intrapersonal to the socio-cultural context in psychotherapy. Therapists are encouraged to consider the impact of bigotry and oppression of clients, as well as the cultural values and beliefs held by the client. The second article discusses the knowledge, skills and awareness necessary for treating people representing key ethnic groups. A brief history of the each ethnic group is provided, as well as information about the worldview or orientation that guides each culture. Although many members of each of the identified groups has adopted and adapted to the majority culture, the oppressive forces of bigotry and racism inform the lives of all these specific ethnic groups. The third article is a poignant review of a clinical book that surfaces intense multicultural issues between the two reviewers. It brings to life the issues that are more dryly identified in the guidelines. The fourth article reviews key principles for mental health professionals to practice with all clients. Illustrative examples are provided for each principle. The fifth article provides vignettes for the clinician to consider, invoking ethically and multiculturally competent decisions. Additional resources and references are provided for further study, but they are not part of the course.

Course Objectives

Course Syllabus:
  1. Multicultural Sensitivity
  2. Diversity in the Real World
  3. Guidelines for Culturally Competent Practice
  4. Cultural Competence in Decision-Making
  5. Difficult Dialogue
  6. Social Justice
  7. History of Oppression
Educational Objectives
  • Recognize the foundations of multicultural competence.
  • Identify ways in which diversity plays a role for all clinicians.
  • Summarize ways in which diverse populations may require different behavior or boundaries from clinicians.
  • Generate ideas and new approaches to use in a multicultural context.
  • Recognize that a history of institutional racism, bigotry and discrimination has affected ethnic communities in the USA.
  • Increase awareness about the complexity of cross-cultural counseling.