Destigmatising Mental Health Practices: Addressing Challenges and Cultural Responsiveness With Immigrant Clients
In this course, Dr. Shama Panjwani cites multiple statistics to highlight aspects of the immigrant experience and shows how you can use ecological and social justice frameworks to work with and advocate effectively for immigrant clients.
About this course
In this course, Dr. Shama Panjwani (Ph.D., NCC, BC-TMH, CCMHC, ACS, LPC, Assistant Professor at Keiser University, CEO and Founder of SoHolisticEnergy Counselling & Consultation) walks you through an illuminating tour of the immigrant experience, especially as it relates to counselling. Citing myriad recent statistics on immigration trends, perceptions of immigrants, and common health issues faced by immigrants, Dr. Panjwani uses both ecological and social justice frameworks to suggest how mental health professionals can help immigrant clients at levels from micro- to macro-. She outlines broad multicultural counselling competencies that are essential for effective work with immigrant populations.
| Duration | 1 hour | |
| Format | video | |
| Type | specialised | |
| Price | Included with Membership | |
| Writer / Presenter | Shama Panjwani |
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