Compass Health Network

Cultural Humility: Language Matters
About the Workshop
This two-hour introductory workshop will explore the concepts of cultural humility in clinical practice. The necessity of self-assessment and personal skill development will be introduced and strategies for increasing personal curiosity will be practiced. Participants will be provided the opportunity to practice case conceptualization from a variety of cultural perspectives. In addition, recent evidence on the connection between language and behavior is analyzed. Strengths-based; person-centered language will be demonstrated following the DSM-5TR guidelines. Finally, participants will be supported as they create a plan to use when engaging clients from various cultures.
About the Instructor

Amy Meriweather, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with experience in community mental health, primary
care settings, private practice and consultation with agencies that provide services to specialized populations. She has created curriculum for professionals to use with differently abled individuals to help with understanding their rights, bodies, relationships and sexuality. Dr. Meriweather enjoys working with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds and presenting issues. She loves to travel and be a stranger in lands different from her own as it helps her to recognize and enjoy the fuller extent of others’ being.

Darla Young is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Compass Health Network. She holds a master’s degree in Organizational Psychology as well as an Inclusive Workplace Culture credential from the Society for Human Resource Management. Darla is responsible for leading an active Accessibility and Inclusion Committee and multiple subcommittees with a focus on achieving defined strategic goals relevant to DEI efforts. With a focus on nurturing a culture where employees can bring their authentic selves to work each day, Darla works with leaders to shape a framework to increase ability to engage  employees in an inclusive culture.

Contact Jennifer Frye at jfrye@compasshn.org with questions or to request accommodations.
There is no known commercial support for this program.

February 24, 2023
1:30 p.m.—3:300 p.m.
Virtual via Cvent
Link to Join Included in Confirmation Email
Cost: $25.00
2 CE credits are available for attendees
present for the entire program.
Completion of the post-program course
evaluation is encouraged.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover three ways to practice cultural humility in clinical practice
  • Learn three principles of cultural humility
  • Identify four ways to increase inclusive language
  • Implement three skills to communicate strength-based, person-centered language
  • Design a plan to engage clients from different cultures

Compass Health Network is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Compass Health Network maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Compass Health Network
1800 Community Drive
Clinton, MO 64735
(844) 853-8937