Treatment Planning in a Diverse Society CSD 5970

Steps Engagement Screening Assessment Treatment Planning

Engagement Stages of Change Your actions should be aligned with the client Information Appropriate and culturally sensitive Create a Welcoming Environment Culture Gender Sexual Preference Religion Age

Screening Identifying Appropriate Services Safety & Comfort Neighborhood Language & Communication Fear of Discrimination or Misunderstanding

Assessment Culture Bound Syndromes Social Context Risk Factors Resiliency Factors Family Neighborhood Social Supports Values

Assessment Culture & Race Affiliation Mental Health Other Health Issues Sexuality Homelessness Religion Developmental Stage Job Skills

Treatment Planning Needs Goals Activities Individual Counseling Group Counseling Assignments Other Evaluation

Cultural Competence Surgeon General’s Report Race & Culture are significant factors in creating barriers to accessing mental health care Dropout rates Funding Source Expectations Community Practice vs. Private Setting

Cultural Competence Assimilation vs. Pluralism Validity of Assessment Development of Rapport Therapeutic Alliance Strengths Identification

Sue’s Research Ethnic Match Length of treatment Outcomes

Sue’s Research Asian Americans Improved outcomes and retention Mexican Americans Improved outcomes and retention African Americans retention White retention

Ingredients for Cultural Competency Scientific Mindedness Hypothesis Testing Dynamic Sizing Culture-Specific Elements Religious & Community Leaders Research Client

Exercise Case Reviews Develop your cultural competence plan