Supporting Cultural Families

  • Ideal for professionals including:

    • Social service workers

    • Family support staff

    • Program coordinators

    • Community workers

    • Healthcare providers

    • Social workers

    • Family therapists

    • Nonprofit organization staff

    • Community intervention specialists

    • Duration: Half-day (4 hours)

    • Interactive, comprehensive learning approach

    • Mixed delivery methods:

      • Expert presentations

      • Cultural family dynamics analysis

      • Case study discussions

      • Group problem-solving exercises

      • Cultural genogram development

      • Role-playing scenarios

      • Reflective practice sessions

  • Comprehensive topics include:

    • Cultural factors affecting family functioning

    • Collectivism vs. individualism

    • Family roles and hierarchies

    • Cultural norms and expectations

    • Strengths-based assessment approaches

    • Adapting evidence-based practices

    • Navigating cultural differences

    • Conflict resolution strategies

    • Communication across cultural contexts

    • Understanding family resilience

    • Supporting cultural identity

    • Empowerment-focused interventions

    • No mandatory pre-work

    • Optional preparatory reading provided

    • Suggested pre-workshop activities:

      • Reflect on personal family background

      • Examine cultural assumptions about families

      • Prepare case study examples

      • Self-assessment of cultural competence

  • Registration options:

    • Individual Registration: $395 (CAD)

    • Early Bird (30 days prior): $295 (CAD)

    • Group Rate (3+ participants): $345 (CAD) per person

    • Organization Package (15 participants): $4,500 (CAD)

    • Volume discounts available

    • Flexible payment plans