Understanding the Ethics of Bias and Resolving Cultural Differences - April 3, 2025

A 6-Hour Training with Samson Teklemariam, LPC, CPTM

8:30am-4:00pm

130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301

Presentation: Traditionally, cultural competence training has involved the conveying of information on cultural considerations and mitigate the harm that can be done to patients when there is a lack of cultural awareness. Today, cultural humility training must evolve to include enhanced ethical considerations of cultural bias, self-awareness strategies that promote a better understanding of defensiveness or emotional reactivity, and resolution strategies. This presentation will include an examination of the layers of bias, and ethical considerations in managing one’s own bias. Participants will also explore cultural identity and the use of self in the therapeutic environment and how to shift to a solution-focused model for resolving differences in therapy.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Clarify common sources of bias and enhance ethical practice by examining the layers of bias;
2. Construct effective self-management strategies; and
3. Provide future patients with a more inclusive treatment experience, using individualized treatment approaches for diverse populations.

6 Contact Hours Available

CRSW Performance Domains: 1-2
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 6-7, 12-13 & 15
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 3-4, 6 & Ethics (for recertification)
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A) 

NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.