Download or read book An Evaluation of the California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale and Training for Mental Health Practices written by Catherine Tillie Smith and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of the California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale (CBMCS) and training as a tool to increase cultural competency skills. The interest of this was to determine if the training brought about a change in empathy or effectively increased knowledge about the importance of culture.

Download or read book CBMCS Multicultural Training Program written by Aghop Der-Karabetian and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-02-21 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CBMCS Participant's Workbook: Includes exercises, group activities, and areas for reflection that follow along with the training modules. Each workbook also includes the CBMCS Scale: a 21-item practitioner self-report, empirically based scale, which was honed from five respected assessment. This unique scale provides the foundation for this extensive training program.

Download or read book Strategies for Building Multicultural Competence in Mental Health and Educational Settings written by Madonna G. Constantine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-03-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A must-read book for all mental health professionals wanting tokeep up with today's most important clients...practical, concrete,hands-on details from firsthand experts on ethnicpopulations." --Richard Suinn, PhD, Colorado State University, Past president(1999), American Psychological Association The rich mosaic of racial and ethnic diversity defines our societynow more than ever. For students and professional psychologists,this translates into a critical need to address a range of culturaldiversity issues, as well as potential biases. Recently, the American Psychological Association (APA) recognizedthe importance of cultural competence for psychologists through itsadoption of its Multicultural Guidelines. Applying those guidelinesto real-world practice is both complex and challenging. Only onetext brings it all into sharp focus: Strategies for BuildingMulticultural Competence in Mental Health and EducationalSettings. Edited and written by renowned multicultural experts, thisinformative guide is full of concrete strategies and case examples,all geared toward achieving the goal of culturally competentpractice. Chapter by chapter, it uses a variety of practicemodalities in various settings to help all mental healthprofessionals increase their familiarity and compliance with theAPA Multicultural Guidelines. Beginning with a useful summary of the APA guidelines, Strategiesfor Building Multicultural Competence in Mental Health andEducational Settings covers the guidelines' relevance to: * Individual and group counseling * Couples and family counseling * Career counseling with people of color * Independent practice settings * Multicultural consultations and organizational change * Academic mental health training settings * Clinical and hospital settings * College counseling center settings * Elementary and secondary school settings This timely reference also considers building multiculturalcompetence around indigenous healing practices; in clinicalsupervision contexts; and in culturally sensitive research. Takentogether, the book is a much-needed blueprint for making culturallyinformed decisions, explaining how the multicultural initiativesyou implement today can he'p shape the field's future.

Download or read book Handbook of Multicultural Mental Health written by Glenn C. Gamst and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-07-19 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chapter critically reviews 16 cultural competence instruments within a social justice-oriented service delivery framework, namely, the Multicultural Assessment-Intervention Process (MAIP) model. Measurement properties of dimensionality, reliability, and validity are briefly examined to further elucidate the cultural competence construct. Implications for social justice-oriented behavioral health services are discussed.

Download or read book Handbook of Multicultural Mental Health written by George K. Hong and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-07-19 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major challenge for mental health professionals who seek to practice effectively in contemporary US society is the increasing cultural diversity of the population. This chapter examines the competencies required for effective mental health practice with culturally and linguistically diverse clients. It also explores curriculum development and training strategies for implementing these competencies that are crucial for preparing graduate students as well as professionals to respond to the challenges posed by the demographics in contemporary US society. The chapter proposes using the Cultural Competence Continuum as a tool for self-examination, and proposes an integrated etic–emic approach for addressing the domains of awareness, knowledge, and skills in cultural proficiency training.

Download or read book Cultural Competency Training in a Global Society written by Richard H. Dana and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-11-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural competence is more than an admirable goal: it is an essential skill set for mental health professionals working in a diverse global society marked by crisis and trauma. It is essential for clinicians to understand the intricate mix of history and self-concept, identity and tradition that are central not only for ameliorating psychological problems but to foster psychological health and well-being. As the definition of culture takes on broader meanings-at once embracing multiple identities and increasing globalization- Cultural Competency Training in a Global Society brings a vital perspective and practical understanding to clinical, counseling, and school psychologists, as well as to graduate students entering these fields. By describing a comprehensive training model for professional education and practice in the United States with ethnic minority groups, indigenous populations, immigrants, and refugees, this book has relevance for other multicultural societies because the implications are multidisciplinary in focus and potentially international in scope. The existing and emergent global multicultural populations described in this book represent the neglected human faces of economic globalization. Among the topics covered: Requirements for professional training in cultural competency. Research basis for cultural competency training. International resources and their usage in training and practice. Multicultural assessment in the service of intervention. Evaluating cultural competency training.

Download or read book CBMCS Multicultural Reader written by Glenn C. Gamst and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-02-19 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features a wellspring of seminal research studies critical to understanding the complex issues surrounding mental health care and diversity. Providing a wealth of in-depth research into delivering culturally competent care, this rich anthology examines general issues in multicultural counseling competence training; ethnic minority intervention and treatment research; and sociocultural diversities. Key Features and Benefits Features carefully selected research articles that are accessible to and practical for mental health practitioners and students Provides critical background research that sprang from rigorous research methods and multivariate statistical processes Opens with the key article that details the development of the ground-breaking 21-item California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale

Download or read book CBMCS Multicultural Training Program written by Richard H. Dana and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2008-02-19 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "No other training program hones in on these important multicultural topics with the scope and depth of the CBMCS Multicultural Training Program. We've had marked success implementing this program -- improving cultural competence in providers so they can offer more effective counseling to clients from diverse backgrounds. Trainees have also shown an increase in self-awareness and better understand their influence on therapy. CBMCS should be required training for counselors and social workers as well as others in the mental health field who work with diverse client populations." —Gloria Morrow, Ph.D., GM Psychological Services Bridging the gap between research and practice, the CBMCS Multicultural Training Program will take mental health practinioners from cultural sensitivity to cultural proficiency. Eligible for up to 32 CE credits Eligible for Mental Health Services Act (Prop 63) Funds Based on several years of research and collaboration among the University of La Verne, the California Department of Mental Health, the California Institute of Mental Health, and the California Mental Health Directors Association, this unique training program gives mental health facilities a valuable tool in working with diverse populations. Developed with the frontline mental health practinioner in mind: Reliable Research Four comprehensive training modules came from rigorous research methods and multivariate statistical processes. The included Multicultural Reader provides trainers with critical background research, improving their knowledge base. The First Training Program That Empowers Trainers to Customize Workshops A 21-question, easy-to-administer cultural competence scale is at the core of this training program. This scale is a quick way for trainers to assess each individual mental health practinioner's level of cultural understanding, giving trainers the freedom to customize the program as needed. CBMCS includes the following materials: CBMCS Scale: A 21-item practitioner self-report scale, which was honed from five respected assessment scales that included provides the foundation for this extensive training program. (Qty. 25 included) Additional copies available at extra cost. CBMCS Multicultural Reader: Featuring leading research, this compilation of 29 articles provides a wellspring of seminal studies on delivering culturally competent care. Topics include general issues in multicultural counseling competence training, ethnic minority intervention and treatment research, and sociocultural diversities. One copy included in the Trainer's Package. Additional copies $49.95 ea. CBMCS Training Modules: This step-by-step resource will guide trainers through four modules. Each module includes a description, techniques and methods, materials needed, references, handouts, PowerPoint slide presentation, trainer's notes, and evaluation as well as a scoring guide for the CBMCS scale. Module I – Multicultural Knowledge Module II – Awareness of Cultural Barriers Module III – Sensitivity and Responsiveness to Consumers Module IV – Sociocultural Diversities CBMCS Participant's Workbook: Exercises, group activities, and areas for reflection that follow along with the training modules. Includes the CBMCS Scale. VISIT: www.cbmcs.org for more information

Download or read book Handbook of Multicultural Mental Health written by Israel Cuéllar and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2000-03-16 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inhaltsübersicht: Contributors, Preface, I. Overview Theory, Models, and Demographics, II. Methodology, III. Assessment and Treatment, IV. Training in Cultural Competence, Index.

Download or read book Handbook of Multicultural Competencies in Counseling and Psychology written by Donald B. Pope-Davis and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2003-07-23 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural differences affect the way people think, feel, and act. In an increasingly diverse society, multicultural competency in research and counseling is not merely a matter of political correctness. It is a matter of scientific and professional responsibility. Handbook of Multicultural Competencies in Counseling and Psychology is the first book to offer the theoretical background, practical knowledge, and training strategies needed to achieve multicultural competence. Focusing on a wide range of professional settings, editors Donald B. Pope-Davis, Hardin L.K. Coleman, William Ming Liu, and Rebecca L. Toporek provide a compendium of the latest research related to multicultural competency and the hands-on framework to develop specialized multicultural practices. Promoting an appreciation of cultural differences, this innovative text includes A review of major measures of multicultural competency An analysis of popular empirically supported treatments within the schema of multicultural competency Information on multicultural competencies and accreditation An overview of ethical implications Teaching strategies to achieve multicultural competency Handbook of Multicultural Competencies in Counseling and Psychology provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding and integrating multiculturalism in all areas of professional practice. Offering directions for growth and development, the editors and a distinguished group of contributors explore emerging issues within the field. An indispensable resource for psychologists, social workers, school counselors, and teachers, this handbook is also an ideal supplementary text for students in counseling and clinical practice courses.

Download or read book Exploring the Construct Validity of the California Brief Multicultural Competence Scale with Counselor Education Students written by Jean Ann Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results of this research provided some support for use of the CBMCS with counselor education students. Specifically, there was a significant relationship with the CBMCS and the measure of modern homonegativity toward lesbians when demographic and background variables were controlled. The CBMCS did not demonstrate a relationship with social desirability, thereby supporting the hypothesis related to discriminant validity. In addition, the factor structure identified by the authors was generally supported in this sample. Hypotheses related to the measure of modern sexism, the Neosexism Scale (NS), were not supported, and further analysis of the NS in this sample indicated that the measure had low internal consistency. The hypotheses related to the subscale associated with diversity also were not supported. Limitations of this research, implications of the research, and implications for future research are provided.

Download or read book California School of Professional Psychology Handbook of Multicultural Education Research Intervention and Training written by California School of Professional Psychology (Los Angeles, Calif.) and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2002-04-18 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the prestigious California School of Professional Psychology comes a definitive and indispensable resource. Drawing on the most current research and practice in the field, The Handbook of Multicultural Education, Research, Intervention, and Training is a comprehensive volume that addresses critical issues such as culturally responsive education, culturally infused clinical training, culturally competent faculty, qualitative research in multicultural studies, working with culture in psychotherapy, racial-identity attitudes, conceptualizing wellness in multicultural populations, and many other key topics in the on-going effort to create educational, social service, and mental health systems which truly reflect our society. With one exception, the contributors are all from the pioneering and celebrated California School of Professional Psychology MERIT (Multicultural Education Research Intervention and Training) Insitute, and include Diane Adams Hanya Bluestone Mary Bachran Leena Barnerjee Elaine Burke Eleanor Jackson-Castleberry William Chien Renea K. Chung Harriet Curtis-Boles Elizabeth Davis-Russell Robert-Jay Green Judy Holloway Paula B. Johnson Debra Kawahara Kimlin Tam Ashing Sue Kuba Glenn Masuda Richard Mendoza Vang Leng Mouanoutoua Carlton W. Parks Kenneth Polite Kumea Shorter-Gooden Shelley Stokes Sylvie Taylor Gale Young

Download or read book Readings in Multicultural Practice written by Glenn C. Gamst and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-02-21 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readings in Multicultural Practice features a wellspring of seminal research studies critical to understanding the complex issues surrounding mental health care and diversity. Providing a wealth of in-depth research into delivering culturally competent care, this rich anthology examines general issues in multicultural counseling competence training; ethnic minority intervention and treatment research; and sociocultural diversities.

Download or read book Multicultural Assessment written by Richard H. Dana and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-03-23 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychologists throughout the world are being asked to assess an increasingly diverse clientele: immigrants, refugees, second and third generations still influenced by different cultures and languages, and indigenous peoples now moving towards the mainstream. Most are ill-equipped by training and experience to understand, assess, and subsequently treat such clients competently and ethically. Virtually all agree on the need for culture-sensitive assessment, but it has proven difficult to provide adequate services, despite good intentions and funding. Too often, clients who may have different worldview and health-illness beliefs are marginalized. For many reasons, standard assessment instruments designed, researched, and normed on a few groups in the United States--the MMPI-2, the Rorschach, and the TAT--are used as though they were universally applicable. Most busy practitioners have little time to investigate alternatives developed for use with one new group or another, focused on one issue or another, generally in a research context. In this book, Richard Dana proposes a new model of multicultural assessment practice and points directions for future training and research. He presents general, culture-specific, and step-by-step instrument-specific guidelines for the use of the standard armamentarium with different groups. Throughout, he highlights exciting new interpretive possibilities the traditional tests offer that should be regularly exploited, but emphasizes the importance of recognizing psychometric limits. Four extended examples of the use of one or several instruments with a specific group offer concrete illustrations of the model in action. Multicultural Assessment: Principles, Applications, and Examples constitutes an invaluable new resource for psychologists and for their students and trainees.

Download or read book Cultural Competence in Applied Psychology written by Craig L. Frisby and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-25 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first volume of its kind, this provocative book evaluates the construct of cultural competence from multiple perspectives. At the intersection of diverse disciplines and domains, contributors argue for greater clarity in understanding the cultural competence construct, a deeper level of analysis as to its multifaceted components, and call for concrete practical objectives and science-based means of measurement. Serious, nuanced discussion addresses challenges, strengths, and limitations of current cultural competence practice in terms of sociocultural concepts (e.g., race, ethnicity) and practical concepts (e.g., sensitivity in the therapeutic relationship, treatment efficacy). In addition, contributors identify future directions for research, training, and practice with the potential to spur the further evolution of this clinically important construct. This timely book: Critiques the cultural competence construct and its evaluation as it is currently disseminated within applied psychology. Compares and contrasts how cultural competence is defined within clinical, school, and counseling psychology. Analyzes difficulties and challenges in understanding the cultural competence construct as evaluated through the lens of closely related fields outside of applied psychology. Spotlights complexities in cultural competence issues pertaining to specific populations. Sets out implications for education and training, offering a detailed outline for an ideal college course in cultural competence With this level of reasoning and rigor, Cultural Competence in Applied Psychology is sure to stimulate long-overdue dialogue and debate among professionals across a wide variety of fields, such as clinical psychology, social work, child and social psychology, psychotherapy, school psychology, and counseling.

Download or read book Cultural Competence In Assessment And Intervention With Ethnic Minorities Some Perspectives From Psychology Social Work and Education written by Robert G. Malgady and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without a thorough understanding of culture and its nuances on part of the mental health service providers, alienation, stigma, and culturally based impediments rule. While concerns for diversity have been raised on numerous occasions, with increasing frequency over the past four decades, little progress has been made in implementing such concerns in clinical practice. Over two-thirds of Americans receive treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and related disorders. Comorbidity is rarely diagnosed. These trends are greatly exacerbated among members of ethnic, cultural, and linguistic minority groups. the authors contributing to this volume share their clinical acumen and experiences, rooted in their evidence-based research. Their purpose is to bring issues attending assessment and treatment of ethnic minority clientele closer to the fore. Some of the leading authors on the topic, in psychology and social work, present their well earned clinical and research experiences in this volume. Case studies are presented which are instructive and intriguing, bringing together the richness of a multidisciplinary approach to the topic.

Download or read book Handbook of Multicultural Assessment written by Lisa A. Suzuki and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-12-10 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Multicultural Assessment offers the most comprehensive text on testing of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. This thoroughly revised and updated edition includes the most current and state-of-the-art assessment information in a variety of psychological and educational domains. The book highlights new and innovative testing practices and expands the populations of interest to include recent immigrants and refugees. It also includes ways to overcome barriers in the assessment process as well as forensic assessment. This important resource offers an instructional text for conducting culturally competent psychological assessment for clinicians, educators, and researchers.