This curriculum was by the National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is intended to delve deeper into concepts covered in the Culture: An Integral Part of Mental Health Services for Hispanics and Latinos training. The goal of this training is to increase the awareness and strengthen the abilities of mental health care providers in their use of cultural elements by promoting the use of culturally appropriate formulations when treating Latinx presenting with psychological and mental health disorders. This training is informed by current research findings on the impact of cultural factors on the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders and on therapeutic relationships.
Goals and Objectives of this Training
Overall Learning Goal: To develop knowledge and skill in formulating culturally informed mental health assessments and treatment plans for Hispanic and Latino clients.
Objectives: Participants who complete the “Clinical Application of Cultural Elements for Hispanic and Latino Populations” training will be able to:
Distinguish between cultural sensitivity and cultural competence in mental health treatment;
Demonstrate knowledge, ability, and skill in formulating a culturally informed mental health treatment plan.
Identify Latino cultural syndromes upon symptom presentation when assessing mental health.
Identify risks of misdiagnosing Latino clients.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of culturally informed therapeutic strategies to effectively engage Hispanic and Latino clients in mental health treatment.
Private event, by invitation only.