Diversity-Informed Practices

This course is a continuation of the "Theories and Models" course and focuses upon diversity in our society, culturally-sensitive counseling and gender-sensitive therapeutic strategies. The particular mental health and addictions needs and social determinants of health related to non-dominant status groups (e.g., immigrants, refugees, Aboriginal peoples, women, and LGBTQI+ clients) will be examined. Gender-sensitive psychotherapy includes an examination of Feminist Therapy. Students will gain an understanding of therapeutic approaches to use with these segments of our society with particular emphasis on self-awareness and the development of cultural competency .