This course is designed for adoption social workers and mental health providers.
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.
Participants will be able to:
- 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.
*Your course will remain active for 180 days from purchase date.
1 Hour CE Credit
Online Audio Course – Non-interactive (Certificate of completion will be immediately awarded online. You will be redirected to the certificate upon successful completion of the course including passing a 10 question quiz and completing a course evaluation)
Course Categories: Social Work
Accreditations and Approvals:
This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886829466-5450) for 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
For information on specific continuing education requirements by jurisdiction or mental health field, we recommend contacting your licensing board or accrediting organization for the most current requirements from your state or territory. NASW offers a quick reference of Social Work Licensure Board Endorsements that you may find helpful.
Please contact the Education Director for technical assistance or disability accommodations.