Living Ethics: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

Description

Amid the rapidly-shifting cultural demographic in the United States, it is important for helping professionals to be adequately prepared to address the accompanying needs such difference brings. Although cultural "competence" may not be an achievable goal, it remains vital that professionals continue to seek ways to better understand the contexts, which might not only influence help-seeking behaviors of clients, but also color our interactions with them. Using real-world examples and interactive discussion, participants will learn practical, relevant approaches to working with diverse populations through exploration of personal experiences, examination and evaluation of best practices for quality service provision, and discussion of intra-cultural diversity and its relevance to ethical practice. Participants should leave equipped to utilize a relevant decision-making model to ethically guide them in their work with diverse populations.

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH,
School of Social Work and the NC AHEC Program.

Agenda

8:30-9:00	Check In
9:00-10:30	Exploration of Cultural Elements Which May Influence Ethical Treatment Experiential Activity: The Multifaceted Impact of Culture
10:30-10:45	Break
10:45-12:15	Discussion of Intra-cultural Diversity and its Relevance to Practice; Reflective Activity and Group Discussion.
12:15-12:30	Break
12:30-1:30	Engaging Best Practice for Ethical Work with Clients: Introduction of Strategies and Resources
1:30	Adjourn

Target Audience

Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialists, Peer Support Specialists, and others who are interested in this topic.

Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:

• Describe common assumptions, which might influence ethical treatment
• Explain the use of self-disclosure in work with diverse clients
• Discuss intra-cultural diversity and its relevance to ethical practice
• Evaluate best practices regarding boundaries and use of self

Faculty

• Karon F. Johnson, MSW LCSW