Diversity in Clinical Psychology

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This course examines the impact of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, disability and religion on theory and practice in clinical psychology. The course looks at the interaction between the clinician’s own perceptions of culture and that of the patient. The impact of these issues is also discussed as it affects the delivery of psychological and psychiatric services. The societal impact due to differential access to services is also examined along with possible solutions to this problem.