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3 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practices CEs
Social media constitutes a powerful tool for death education because of its ability to reach geographically distant and socially disenfranchised populations, as well as cultural groups inherently hesitant regarding mental health intervention (Houben, 2012).
Many members of the Hispanic communities do not readily trust services offered through traditional mental health institutions. Instead, they are increasingly using social media to connect with their trusted circles and discuss health information.
The presenter will also describe rich traditions within the Hispanic culture, including celebrations of the Day of the Dead, to illustrate how death and grief are understood within these populations (Roman, 2020).
Using examples from bereavement/grief counseling, the presenter will show how social media can be leveraged to reach an intended audience and generate participation in death education and grief support endeavors in a manner accepted by a large and growing number of followers.
Maryland: This workshop meets the requirement for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners' COMAR 10.42.06.03.A.(1)(d) with a focus on cultural humility.
District of Columbia: This workshop meets the continuing education requirement for DC Public Health Priorities in the following topic: 10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care.
Target Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $70.00-$90.00
For questions, email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu