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Introduction to Clinical Services for Refugees

This course introduces students to the need for culturally sensitive physical health and mental health services for refugees and the importance of working collaboratively across health care systems. Students will also be introduced to different clinical models for mental health services for refugees and will develop beginning clinical skills tailored for this population.

Note: This course is also offered for credit through Boise State University. Please contact Kathy Tidwell at 426-5937 if you want more information.

 

Course Objectives:

• Articulate typical clinical services provided in physical healthcare and in mental health settings.
• Identify culturally sensitive programs that have been identified as 'Best Practices' in physical health and mental health settings.
• Demonstrate beginning clinical skills tailored for this population.

Who Should Attend:

Current clinicians who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills working with refugee clients as well as graduate students enrolled in clinical programs who wish to specialize with this population will benefit from this educational opportunity.

Dates/Times:

Thursday nights, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., August 27, 2013 through December 10, 2013

Presenter:

Kathy Tidwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently working at Boise State University School of Social Work as the Director of the Institute for Families & Communities. She also owns Tidwell Social Work Services & Consulting, a mental health clinic specializing in trauma work and practice with refugees. She received her Master's degree in social work from California State University, Sacramento in 1989. In addition to the years of direct practice, she has also worked for many years as a supervisor, a manager and a consultant.

Location:

Boise State University Campus, Simplot/Micron Center, Room 116

Fees:

$425, participants are responsible for obtaining materials (available at the Boise State Bookstore).

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Contact Us For More Information

Center for Professional Development, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, ID 83706-3940

Phone: (208) 426-1709

Email: cpdinfo@boisestate.edu

 

 

Reviewed: May 10, 2013