In this course, we interview Dr. Hollee McGinnis, an Assistant Professor in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work who focuses on mental health and identity for international adopted people. She is also an intercountry adoptee from South Korea.
This course includes these learning objectives:
- Explain why racial, ethnic, or cultural identification is important for the emotional development of a child adopted internationally.
- Explain what a healthy cultural identity looks like for an internationally adopted child.
- Explain what a healthy racial identity looks like for an internationally adopted child.
- List two tips for parents to help create a healthy racial and cultural identity.
*This course includes a 1-hour conversational audio lesson, a 10-question quiz, and a certificate of completion with the successful completion of the quiz at 80%.
Your course will remain active for 180 days from purchase date.
This course aligns with the following regulatory requirements.
Hague Treaty on Intercountry Adoption*
96.38 (b)(9)
96.48 (b)(7)
*Important Information for agencies on Hague Training Requirements
Virginia Compliance
22VAC40-131-210.A.14
22VAC40-131-210.A.17
*Important Information for agencies on Virginia core competencies.
Illinois Licensing Standard §401.520
*Important Information for agencies on Illinois Adoption Requirements.
Nebraska Licensing Requirement 005.16(D)(i)
*Important Information for agencies on Nebraska Adoption Requirements.
