Event Title
Translating DSM-5 Cultural Concepts of Distress into Clinical Practice
Location
Zedeck Ampitheater
Start Date
11-4-2015 10:45 AM
End Date
11-4-2015 12:15 PM
Description
We are rapidly becoming a multicultural society and there is an increased number of culturally diverse individuals seeking mental health care. As a result, clinicians are likely to encounter cultural concepts of distress that may impact treatment perceptions, treatment planning, and treatment adherence. This presentation will utilize interactive group discussions and video clips to illustrate the clinical application of the DSM-5 Cultural Concepts of Distress, Outline for Cultural Formulation (OCF) and Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI).
Participants will learn about the role of culture, cultural concepts of distress, and cultural competence in mental health care. Specifically, participants will learn how these factors impact assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Finally, participants will learn how to develop a culturally-informed treatment plan. The presenter will use the clinical and empirical literature as well as practice knowledge in this area to inform guidelines for best practice.
Educational Objectives: Based on the presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Describe the DSM-5 Cultural Concepts of Distress
- Discuss the clinical implications and diagnostic challenges of cultural concepts of distress
- Describe the DSM-5 Outline for Cultural Formulation (OCF) and Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI)
- Discuss proposed culturally-informed treatment approach
About the Speaker: Dr. Williametta (Simmons) Bakasa is a Licensed Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Dr. Bakasa obtained her Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Health Care Management (HCM) from Widener University.
Dr. Bakasa is the owner of Integrative Psychological & Consulting Services, LLC. She specializes in cultural concepts of distress, psychosis, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, and trauma. Dr. Bakasa has presented at numerous conferences on cultural concepts of distress and taught a variety of workshops on Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for schizophrenia and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression.
Dr. Bakasa is the Lead Psychologist at Temple University Hospital-Episcopal Campus, where she works with an inter-disciplinary team to coordinate a pilot program that integrates recovery elements and cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with chronic and severe mental illness. Dr. Bakasa is an Adjunct Professor at Temple University School of Medicine (Department of Psychiatry) and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). She is an Assistant Professor at Widener University Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology. Dr. Bakasa is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), and the Delaware Psychological Association (DPA).
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists and Other Mental Health Professionals
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Location: Zedeck Amphitheater
CE hours/credits: 1.5
Translating DSM-5 Cultural Concepts of Distress into Clinical Practice
Zedeck Ampitheater
We are rapidly becoming a multicultural society and there is an increased number of culturally diverse individuals seeking mental health care. As a result, clinicians are likely to encounter cultural concepts of distress that may impact treatment perceptions, treatment planning, and treatment adherence. This presentation will utilize interactive group discussions and video clips to illustrate the clinical application of the DSM-5 Cultural Concepts of Distress, Outline for Cultural Formulation (OCF) and Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI).
Participants will learn about the role of culture, cultural concepts of distress, and cultural competence in mental health care. Specifically, participants will learn how these factors impact assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Finally, participants will learn how to develop a culturally-informed treatment plan. The presenter will use the clinical and empirical literature as well as practice knowledge in this area to inform guidelines for best practice.
Educational Objectives: Based on the presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Describe the DSM-5 Cultural Concepts of Distress
- Discuss the clinical implications and diagnostic challenges of cultural concepts of distress
- Describe the DSM-5 Outline for Cultural Formulation (OCF) and Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI)
- Discuss proposed culturally-informed treatment approach
About the Speaker: Dr. Williametta (Simmons) Bakasa is a Licensed Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Dr. Bakasa obtained her Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Health Care Management (HCM) from Widener University.
Dr. Bakasa is the owner of Integrative Psychological & Consulting Services, LLC. She specializes in cultural concepts of distress, psychosis, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, and trauma. Dr. Bakasa has presented at numerous conferences on cultural concepts of distress and taught a variety of workshops on Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for schizophrenia and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression.
Dr. Bakasa is the Lead Psychologist at Temple University Hospital-Episcopal Campus, where she works with an inter-disciplinary team to coordinate a pilot program that integrates recovery elements and cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with chronic and severe mental illness. Dr. Bakasa is an Adjunct Professor at Temple University School of Medicine (Department of Psychiatry) and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). She is an Assistant Professor at Widener University Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology. Dr. Bakasa is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), and the Delaware Psychological Association (DPA).
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists and Other Mental Health Professionals
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Location: Zedeck Amphitheater
CE hours/credits: 1.5