This course on Culturally Responsive Therapy in the Face of Anti-Immigrant Policies aims to provide therapists and mental health professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively support immigrant communities during times of heightened discrimination and adversity. Participants will learn about the unique challenges faced by immigrants in the current political climate, as well as strategies for providing culturally sensitive and empowering therapy.

Throughout this course, participants will explore the impact of anti-immigrant policies on mental health outcomes and learn how to incorporate culturally responsive practices into their therapeutic approach. Topics such as understanding the intersection of immigration and mental health, building trust with immigrant clients, and advocating for social justice will be covered in depth. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation for providing compassionate and effective therapy to immigrant communities.

Target Audience:
This training is designed for students, therapists in training, direct service providers, and social service providers working with immigrants.

Certificate of Completion:
A certificate will be awarded to participants who view the full training, successfully pass the short quiz (10 questions) with a minimum score of 70%, and submit a completed evaluation form. Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you within 10 business days.

Lesson Summary

This course on Culturally Responsive Therapy in the Face of Anti-Immigrant Policies is designed to equip therapists and mental health professionals with tools and knowledge to effectively support immigrant communities during times of discrimination and adversity. The course covers:

• Unique challenges faced by immigrants in the current political climate
• Strategies for providing culturally sensitive and empowering therapy
• Impact of anti-immigrant policies on mental health outcomes
• Incorporating culturally responsive practices into therapeutic approach

Participants will learn about:

• The intersection of immigration and mental health
• Building trust with immigrant clients
• Advocating for social justice

Learning objectives for participants include:

• Describing the impact of immigration status and anti-immigrant policies on mental health
• Applying culturally responsive and trauma-informed frameworks in therapy
• Understanding a phase-based approach to clinical treatment for immigrants
• Identifying legal, ethical, and clinical considerations when working with undocumented or mixed-status families
• Integrating advocacy, collaboration, and self-awareness strategies into practice