African American Men in Social Work: The Importance of Mentoring

Name: African American Men in Social Work: The Importance of Mentoring
Price: 99.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (149 reviews)

Course: #1192Level: Introductory 1 Hour 149 Reviews

This course highlights the gender disparity between males and females in the profession of social work and specifically explores the disparity associated with African American male social workers. The course aims to share the value that African American men bring to the profession and the role of professional mentoring and empowerment as it relates to African American men being effective social work practitioners.

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Course Type: Video, Audio

CE/CEU Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AR/1.0; ASWB ACE/1.0 Cultural Competence; AZ/1.0; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CA/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Supervision, CE Broker #20-845933; CO/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; CT/1.0; DC/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; IA/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID/1.0; IL/1.0; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; KY/1.0; LA/1.0; MA/1.0; MD/1.0; ME/1.0; MI/1.0; MN/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; MO/1.0; MS/1.0; MT/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NJ/1.0; NM/1.0; NV/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH/1.0; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0; OK/1.0; OR/1.0; PA/1.0; RI/1.0; SC/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WV/1.0; WY/1.0

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to describe the importance of mentoring African American males in the field of social work.
After this course, participants will be able to explain the strengths, critiques, and demands regarding the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and practice with African American men in social work.
After this course, participants will be able to identify the roles and needs of social work professors, advisors, supervisors, and internship coordinators when utilizing empowerment and mentoring.

Course created on July 7, 2021

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-10 Minutes	The African American Male Experience
10-15 Minutes	Gender Disparity
15-20 Minutes	Men in Social Work
20-25 Minutes	African American Men in Social Work
25-35 Minutes	African American Men and Mental Health
35-45 Minutes	Empowerment Theory and Practice with African American Men in Social Work
45-55 Minutes	Utilizing Empowerment and Mentoring with African American Males in Social Work
55-60 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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Presented By

Quincy Dinnerson
DSW, MSW LMSW, QMHP-C, ACSW

Dr. Dinnerson is an Assistant Professor and the Director of BSW Field Education at Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University. He earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana – Champaign, and a Doctor of Social Work degree from the University of St. Thomas - St. Catherine University. His research agenda centers on African- American men in social work, social work curriculum and instruction, school social work, mental health, substance abuse, and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Dr. Dinnerson is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, North American Network of Field Education Directors, Hampton Roads Association of Black Social Workers, North Carolina School Social Work Association, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. His social work practice experience includes school social work, mental health, social work administration, program planning, and community-based advocacy. In the academy, he has taught across the social work curriculum in on-campus, online, and hybrid social work programs. Dr. Dinnerson embraces the motto, “To achieve in every field of human endeavor.”

Presenter Disclosure: Financial disclosures: Dr. Dinnerson received an honorarium for presenting this course. He is an Assistant Professor and the Director of BSW Field Education at Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University. His research agenda centers on African- American men in social work, social work curriculum and instruction, school social work, mental health, substance abuse, and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Dr. Dinnerson is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, North American Network of Field Education Directors, Hampton Roads Association of Black Social Workers, North Carolina School Social Work Association, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. Non-financial disclosures: Quincy Dinnerson has no relevant non financial relationships to disclose.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by continued Social Work.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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