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Transforming Mental Health Diagnosis: Tools for Cultural Humility and Client Empowerment

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Course Learning Objectives

Define and differentiate key concepts such as cultural competence, cultural humility, narrative therapy, and reflexivity in the context of mental health diagnosis.
Identify the challenges and opportunities associated with traditional diagnostic frameworks and explore how narrative therapy can bridge the gap between clinical frameworks and the client’s lived experience.
Reframe clinical diagnostic language into a narrative style that respects cultural context, fosters collaboration, and centers the client’s unique story.
Engage in reflexive practice to identify and address assumptions or biases in diagnostic communication.
Apply principles of cultural humility and narrative therapy to enhance therapeutic collaboration and empower clients through meaningful, client-centered dialogue.

Course Description

Module 1: In this module we’ll explore the language and frameworks at the heart of diagnostic practice. From terms like cultural competence and cultural humility to narrative therapy and reflexivity, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these concepts shape our work as clinicians. We’ll also examine the realities of diagnosis—its challenges and opportunities—and how narrative therapy can help bridge the gap between structured diagnostic frameworks and the client’s lived experience. By shifting from a clinical tone to a narrative approach, this module empowers you to use language that respects cultural context, fosters collaboration, and honors each client’s unique story.

Module 2: In this module, you’ll take the next step in your journey by engaging in a hands-on, reflexive activity. Building on the foundational ideas from Module 1, this module guides you further through a worksheet designed to help you reframe clinical language into a narrative style that centers the client’s story. You’ll reflect on your diagnostic language, shift from a clinical tone to one that resonates with clients’ lived experiences, and practice integrating cultural humility and reflexivity into your communication. By the end of this exercise, you’ll be equipped to approach diagnosis in a way that empowers your clients and enhances therapeutic collaboration.

Get ready to dive deeper into this meaningful work! And remember that our NBCC ACEP provider status means you may be able to utilize this course toward your license renewal!

ACEP Number: 7656 Approval Date: November 20, 2024

The Counselor Edge. LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7656. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Counselor Edge. LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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