CSL 2065Culturally Informed Treatment

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This course explores​​ the role of culture in addiction counseling, emphasizing cultural competence, awareness, and sensitivity. It covers cultural identities, privilege, age, gender, sexual orientation, and spirituality. Additionally, it presents the impact of culture on substance use and treatment, disparities in accessing care, and culturally appropriate interventions. It examines personal biases and beliefs, and how they influence counseling diverse populations. This course meets the requirements of Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) for the Certified Addiction Counseling (CAC) clinical training program.​​ Notes: All Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) courses seek to enhance the ability of the counselor to offer treatment services in a manner that respects gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural, familial, systemic and socioeconomic diversity.