As therapists, it is our duty to properly understand our clients’ needs and presenting issues. However, we all have different backgrounds, values and roots that shape us into being a unique individual with unique needs and experiences. With this in mind, it is paramount for therapists to be able to understand and help clients from a broader spectrum of cultures and backgrounds.
Multicultural Competent (MCC) Therapists allow for this need to be met by not just understanding their client’s background, but also how they relate and engage with it. There is a human tendency to generalize and follow our own ingrained biases, even in the domain of Mental Health. Additionally, our education and research is typically founded on the same samples which consist of Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic individuals. With this in mind, the problem lies in the fact that many models and therapeutic interventions will not work efficiently for all groups. This can lead to misdiagnosis, improper treatment plans and unsatisfied clients. The demand for MCC therapists is growing exponentially which means that many clients are in need of therapists who not only specialize, but also relate to multiple cultures and individuals of a different background from their own.
DBN Elite is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. DBN Elite maintains responsibility for the program.
This course is designed for psychotherapists or psychologists who are looking to broaden their horizons and learn to adapt their interventions to a diverse clientele. This includes learning how to overcome generalizations and personal biases, while discovering how different clients may demonstrate the same issue yet in a completely different way. Psychotherapists may find difficulties in working with populations of a different culture from their own and are thus encouraged to take this course. The definition of MCC will be introduced throughout this course as well as how it can be integrated into one’s practice.
By the end of this course, students will achieve the following outcomes:
1- Identify if a therapist’s ability to be culturally competent has benefits to the therapeutic outcome and process.
2- Elaborate on how a therapist can become more culturally competent.
3- Define the Multicultural Competency (MCC) Model & its impacts in psychotherapy.
4- Review the guidelines and articles from relevant Deontological Codes, more specifically from the CCPA, APA, and OPQ
In order to receive a certificate acknowledging the completion of this course, you will be required to complete a multiple-choice exam consisting of 20 questions. A passing grade is considered 60%.
Current State of Literature
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Guidelines & Articles from Deontological Codes
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Multicultural Competency Model (MCC)
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Limitations
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Future Directions
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