Differences are Good! An Exploration of Cultural Competence

This course lays a foundation for exploring biases and stereotypes and the importance of moving beyond them when working with clients and colleagues. Through dialogue and activity, participants will analyze their own perceptions and how they can work better with others.

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the value of diversity
• Analyze their personal perceptions regarding differences
• Be able to behave in ways that value differences
• Use strategies to work more effectively with those who are in the minority

CEUs: Hours – 3

This training is approved for three hours of continuing education for core social work, related licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, DECAL/Bright from the Start, family violence intervention specialists (FVIP), POST, Babies Can’t Wait Project SCEIs in Area 1 Children and Famlies-Birth to 8, and nursing.