Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs - VT Department of Health

Cultural Skills, Diversity, and Competency Training

Instructor: Deoshore F. Haig, MSW

TRAINING OVERVIEW:

This intermediate training program is designed to provide the Prevention Coalitions with the opportunity to explore the dynamics of cultural diversity and infrastructure considerations for designing prevention services. Participants will be engaged in a variety of educational activities that will address diversity issues and strategies for working successfully with diversified communities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this training participants will:

Describe the significance role of culture in shaping one’s attitudes, values, beliefs and practices,
Develop insight into how one’s own cultural values may hinder effective prevention efforts with culturally diverse communities and;
Define cultural competence and describe how it relates to the provision of prevention educational services.

(snow date December 14, 2005)

Location:	Randolph Center, VT
Dates:	Dec 6, 2005
Times:	9:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost:	Early Registration (Registration prior to two weeks of the training) $30, includes training, snacks, and materials for all VAPA members. $45 non-members.
Registration:	Space is limited – register early! Send registration form below (or a copy) with your check or purchase order number payable to: Center for Health and Learning www.healthandlearning.org 28 Vernon Street, Suite 319 e-mail: info@healthandlearning.org Brattleboro, VT 05301 fax: (802) 254-5816 IMPORTANT: If you are registering through your organization or agency, please send/e-mail or fax a copy of your registration form directly to Center for Health and Learning to ensure enrollment. A confirmation notice with directions will be sent to each participant. To cancel your registration, contact Center for Health and Learning at (802) 254-6590. Center for Health and Learning reserves the right to cancel trainings. Call Center for Health and Learning with questions or to make arrangements to meet special needs. (Vegetarian meals are always available and facilities are wheelchair accessible.)

For more information, call Center for Health and Learning at (802) 254-6590

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