Course Description:
This training discusses the impact of racial identity and social position on one's experiences of the child welfare system. It also invites participants to think about their practice through a culturally sensitive and relationship focused lens. In the training, we will discuss the critical role of reflection and self awareness when carrying out services with vulnerable populations. We will also discuss the roles of social workers as advocates and the importance of creating strong professional relationships on behalf of the families we serve.
This session will provide social workers with a framework to identify and work through ethical challenges within the foster care system and will include the interconnection between professional and personal boundaries and values.
This class with be held on four different dates:
June 27, June 28, July 25, and July 26th. You must attend all in order to get full credit.
Course Link:
https://www.pathlms.com/mi-aimh
CE Value (credits): 11
CE Type: Standard, Ethics
Sponsor:
Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
Contact Information:
Tiffanie Martinez
734-785-7700
tmartinez@mi-aimh.org