- Wksp: Social Work with Latino/a Clients

Catalog description

This workshop focuses on development of awareness, knowledge, understanding, and culturally sensitive skills for social work practice with Latino/a/x individuals. This workshop will provide social work students foundational knowledge and skills to provide members of the Latino community with culturally sensitive services. This workshop will consider the circumstances within which Latino/a/x individuals live, the complexity of their cultural and personal histories and identities. It will cover pertinent cultural concepts (i.e., acculturation, ethnic identity), and exercises for personal reflections on cultural awareness in order to provide entry-level skill development in applying culturally sensitive practice with Latino/a/x clients.