Cultural competency is now a core requirement for mental health professionals working with culturally diverse patient groups. Cultural competency training may improve the quality of mental health care for ethnic and all groups. This workshop will compare and contrast cultural norms among different populations in behavioral health treatment. Clinicians will gain tools, techniques and strategies to use when treating a diverse population. Clinicians will also be encourages to assess and gain awareness to their own personal biases in behavioral health treatment.

Learning Objectives:

1. Compare and contrast cultural norms among different populations in behavioral health treatment.
2. Describe tools, techniques and strategies used when treating a diverse population.
3. Assess personal biases in behavioral health treatment.