What does it mean to be Culturally Smart?
- being aware of one's own world view
- developing positive attitudes towards cultural differences
- gaining knowledge of different cultural practices and world views
- developing skills for communication and interaction across cultures
This is an interactive workshop, so we recommend that you login into the zoom meeting using a laptop, desktop, or device that has a camera, mic, and speakers which will allow you to share your video and be visible and interact with the other attendees.
This training experience is designed for multidisciplinary professionals who touch the lives of families and children in the Child Welfare System. It is developed to enhance the ability of child welfare practitioners to respond to the unique needs and differences of children and families of various racial and ethnic groups in ways that are culturally congruent to improve outcomes for children and families. Culture S.M.A.R.T. is an engaging experience that simulates aspects of what it is like to “walk in another racial, ethnic or cultural group’s shoes.” In the shoes of another person and come face to face with personal bias and perspectives and assumptions. This training helps us to build skills and knowledge of other cultures and identify opportunities for growth and development in a safe environment. Presenting cultural differences as a reflection of the way we solve similar problems promotes a sense of our common humanity, recognize we are all in this together for challenges in Child Welfare. Understanding this basic notion allows us to view cultural differences as a rich reservoir of solutions to real world concerns. Instead of looking upon cultural differences as things to be tolerated, we can relate to each other as cultural problem solvers with the same desired goals – better outcomes for children and families.
Presenters: Patsy Wilkerson, M.A. and Thailund Porter-Green, JD
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS:
Approved for 6 CLE hours (including 1 hour of professionalism) by the LSBA MCLE Committee.
Approval pending for 6 general CEU hours by the Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy as authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.
You will need a computer (with sound/speakers) or a smart phone/tablet to participate in the sessions. It is not required that you have a camera set up.
This workshop is being offered at a reduced rate of $10 for both sessions. All child welfare practitioners are invited to participate: attorneys, social workers, foster parents, CASA staff and volunteers, teachers, law enforcement, medical staff, etc.
FAQs
Who do I call with any questions? Contact Team Dynamics at 985-624-3514.
What's the refund policy?
We do not offer refunds, but you can transfer your registration to another person. Contact Team Dynamics at 985-624-3514.
