Cultural Considerations of Substance Use in Black Communities (2HR) Presented by Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

Being culturally informed as a clinician is vital to serving underrepresented populations and individuals. This training will introduce key components of cultural competence and discuss the unique challenges that Black Americans face in substance use and treatment. Concepts such as bias, stereotyping, and discrimination will highlight the need to utilize effective interview techniques, 14 principles of effective substance abuse treatment, and clinical resources to enhance your ability to assess, intervene, and support Black Americans in their substance use treatment.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify key considerations of substance use in the Black community.
• Describe culturally sensitive approaches to providing substance abuse services.
• Explain at least two intervention approaches to supporting Black clients with substance use disorder.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits with a focus on Substance Use and Cultural Competence.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Clinical, Cultural Competence, and Substance-Specific continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

Recording Date: 10/23/2024