Course Description: Cultural Competence is a life-long process requiring personal awareness, education, sharing of power and intentional actions to extend social justice and equity to all. This interactive training invites learners to reflect on their cultural identities, history, and experiences, and to actively consider how each of these elements can impact outcomes with clients. Participants will engage in individual, small and large group activities focused on Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racist outcomes.

This interactive event will be facilitated in three virtual sessions during October as well as training assignments. Participants must attend all sessions in their entirety and complete all assignments to receive a certificate of completion. Partial credit will not be given. Seating is limited.

Requirements: You must use the Zoom platform from your electronic device (laptop or desktop) and you must have and be on camera in order to participate in this event. (For stable internet connection, it is highly recommended that you connect your device directly to your router with an ethernet cable).

Dates/Hours: October 22, 23, and 29 from 9am-3pm (plus three additional independent study/homework hours)

Cost: Free

Accreditation: This training meets the requirements for 18 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 18 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS).