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Cultural Awareness and Diversity

  • 09 Jun 2023
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Online (GoToWebinar)

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(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Select this option if you are a FMHCA member who wants attendance to be reported to CE Broker for CEUs.
  • Select this option if you would like to attend this webinar, but you are not a member of FMHCA. If you request CEUs, your attendance will be reported to CE Broker.
  • Use this option if you wish to attend the webinar and you do NOT want CEUs to be reported to CE Broker (this option is available to FMHCA members only)

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DescriptionThe purpose of this training is to give individuals the skills to be able to understand and work with cultures other than their own. It will focus on the distinction between cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and cultural humility. The training will also discuss the impact of promoting diversity in working within teams as well as with community members.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-973250

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

  1. Attendees will learn the difference between cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and cultural humility
  2. Attendees will discuss the importance of diversity practices
  3. Attendees will understand the significance of working with diverse populations and meeting their needs
About the Presenter:

Aisha T. McDonald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Suicidologist, and Certified Trauma Expert who has worked in the social services field for over 12 years. She is also a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging expert who aims to address the systemic barriers to equity in our community. She has worked with marginalized populations within South Florida specifically those with severe and persistent mental illness, forensic population, individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, youth in the welfare system, and individuals who are involuntarily hospitalized. She regularly facilitates community trainings and professional development workshops focused on mental health awareness and education, racial and cultural trauma, substance use issues, as well as diversity and inclusion and social equity. She also serves as an expert on panels and discussions to help promote community awareness, de-stigmatize mental health, and enhance professional development on these topics.



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