“Gain an understanding of the complex issues facing people from CALD backgrounds”
Course Content
The process of ageing can exacerbate symptoms of trauma in older survivors of genocide and mass trauma. Unfortunately, these symptoms may go unrecognised, increasing the likelihood of the older person being misdiagnosed or viewed as ‘difficult’.
This webinar will cover symptoms and triggers common to survivors of trauma, discuss a variety of cultural perspectives, and inform a trauma-sensitive, person-centred approach.
Learning Outcomes
In this session you will:
- Gain an understanding of the complex issues facing people from CALD backgrounds
- Recognise the cultural perceptions, attitudes and values that can impact understanding
- Explore/Examine diagnostic tools, and treatment options that may be culturally appropriate and acceptable
- Review relevant resources and/or further information available
Presenter
Amanda has a PhD in Cultural Anthropology (the study of human cultures) and has worked in various roles towards addressing inequalities that indigenous peoples, as well as asylum seekers and other people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, may experience…Read More>>