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Did you know that 50% of the Australian culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) population is under 18 years of age? Similar patterns have been observed in other developed Western countries. CALD youth arrive in Australia as migrants or refuges. While migrants are seeking better educational and occupational opportunities, refugees are fleeing from the terrors and atrocities of war. Though most of these young people adjust well and integrate in the Australian society, some encounter psychosocial and cultural challenges. These difficulties can be a result of pre or post migration stressors and manifest as acculturative stress and mental health disorders. It is common for these distressed young people to avoid seeking help or to drop out of counselling programs. The aim of the webinar is to inform the clinicians about some of the major psychosocial and cultural challenges encountered by CALD youth. Further, strategies that can be used to engage more effectively with these clients will be summarized. Some of the effective therapeutic strategies that may work with these clients will be reviewed. Finally, directions that clinicians can take to develop cultural safety, sensitivity, and humility will be highlighted. In the current globalized World, it is vital for Mental and Allied Health professionals to offer effective and meaningful services to clients from all ethnicities and backgrounds.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 1 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Youth (2.48 MB) | 30 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Nigar G Khawaja (PhD) is a Professor at the School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology. She is a Fellow of Australian Psychological Society and its College of Clinical Psychology. She is also a member of the International Academy of Intercultural Relations and a Senior Fellow at the Higher Education Academy. She is a Clinical Psychologist and has taught postgraduate courses. Further, as a part of her cross-cultural and transcultural research she has worked extensively with culturally and linguistically diverse populations from migrant and refugee backgrounds. As an academic and a researcher, she has spearheaded research, training programs, and resources to hone the cultural competency skills of psychologists. She has published 100 + papers in international peer reviewed journals and received funding from multiple government and non-government sources. Nigar is keen to promote the skills of the mental and allied health professionals.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Nigar Khawaja has an employment relationship with the School of Psychology & Counselling. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Nigar Khawaja is an associate editor of Journal of Muslim Mental Health. She is a member of the APS Cultures and Psychology Interest Committee.
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