Contrasts Between Western Worldview and Indigenous Worldview

Contrasts Between Western Worldview and Indigenous Worldview

Sponsored by FPA's Diversity and Cultural Competency Committee

Presented by: Dr. Jeff King, PhD

Virtual Only

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe two tenants of Indigenous psychology.

2. Articulate two ways that clinical training is disconnected with Native way of knowing.

3. Identify what attitudes are effective in connecting with clients and explain what kind of conceptual framework is effective in bringing about optimal healing conditions for therapy.

Course Description:

Psychological practice, education, and research are all affected by differences in worldview between Indigenous and Western cultures. Research has demonstrated that there are huge disparities in behavioral health care for people of color, including Indigenous populations. While "adaptations" are offered as remedies for culturally sensitive counseling, the underlying worldview is not challenged for the effects it has on Indigenous clients. This presentation demonstrates how the Western worldview obstructs effective counseling and even causes harm. It further shows how our training programs emphasize the Western worldview and harms both students and faculty of color in academia.

Approved for 2 hours of general continuing education credits

Course Level: Intermediate

Fee: Free for FPA Members; $50.00 Non-FPA Members

Refund Policy: 48 hours advance notice

Registration: https://flapsych.glueup.com/event/127658/register/

Online registration is required for this event

You must attend the complete program to obtain CE credit

If accommodations for a disability is needed please contact nickcole@flapsych.com

The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Psychology and Board of School Psychology to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling as a provider of continuing education. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the program and its content.