Event Title
Special Presentation - Doing No Harm: Understanding the Sociocultural Determinants which Influence Quality of Care and Client Outcomes
Location
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 4170 City Ave, Phila. PA 19131
Start Date
31-3-2012 2:00 PM
End Date
31-3-2012 3:30 PM
Description
Doing No Harm: Understanding the Sociocultural Determinants which Influence Quality of Care and Client Outcomes Charles A. Williams III, PhD
Biographical Sketch: Charles A. Williams III, PhD, aka “Dr. Chuck” is an educational psychologist and full-time member of the faculty in the School of Education in the Goodwin College at Drexel University. He also serves as director of their Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence. His work focuses on mentoring, bullying, the achievement of minority and special needs youth, and child welfare. His book contribution, "The sociocultural factors affecting minority student achievement in the US," is to be published in a forthcoming book on education and social justice. His article, "Mentoring and social skills training: ensuring better outcomes for youth in foster care" has been featured in the journal Child Welfare. He was recently invited by the White House to serve as a plenary speaker for the White House Conference on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. He has been appointed by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter to the Community Oversight Board for the Department of Human Services (DHS). In 2011, he received the National Adoption Center’s prestigious Alison Award for his commitment to child welfare reform. He is also no stranger to the media. In fact, he is the former co-host of The Grimaldi & Williams Show, which was heard weeknights on CBS Radio in Philadelphia. He is frequently called upon by national media outlets such as Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, truTV, the Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Christian Science Monitor. Dr. Chuck, as he has come to be known - also a former foster youth - has been able to accomplish such extraordinary things given that he has held on to his faith and one sacred tenet: "the way you start does not have to be the way you finish."
Description of presentation: Participants will explore and discuss the impact of the critical social, interpersonal and cultural variables which influence the work of professional helpers. This would include exploring such issues as cultural awareness, trust and relationship building, inclusionary practice, the culture of expectations, and the role of self-disclosure.
Educational Objectives:
- Participants will be able to identify areas for personal growth and improvement
- Participants will be able to support personal growth and improvement for students, colleagues and organizations
- Participants will be able to develop an effective and helping alliance with various client populations
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists, Mental Health & Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Counselors
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
CEU: 1.5 Credits
Special Presentation - Doing No Harm: Understanding the Sociocultural Determinants which Influence Quality of Care and Client Outcomes
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 4170 City Ave, Phila. PA 19131
Doing No Harm: Understanding the Sociocultural Determinants which Influence Quality of Care and Client Outcomes Charles A. Williams III, PhD
Biographical Sketch: Charles A. Williams III, PhD, aka “Dr. Chuck” is an educational psychologist and full-time member of the faculty in the School of Education in the Goodwin College at Drexel University. He also serves as director of their Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence. His work focuses on mentoring, bullying, the achievement of minority and special needs youth, and child welfare. His book contribution, "The sociocultural factors affecting minority student achievement in the US," is to be published in a forthcoming book on education and social justice. His article, "Mentoring and social skills training: ensuring better outcomes for youth in foster care" has been featured in the journal Child Welfare. He was recently invited by the White House to serve as a plenary speaker for the White House Conference on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. He has been appointed by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter to the Community Oversight Board for the Department of Human Services (DHS). In 2011, he received the National Adoption Center’s prestigious Alison Award for his commitment to child welfare reform. He is also no stranger to the media. In fact, he is the former co-host of The Grimaldi & Williams Show, which was heard weeknights on CBS Radio in Philadelphia. He is frequently called upon by national media outlets such as Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, truTV, the Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Christian Science Monitor. Dr. Chuck, as he has come to be known - also a former foster youth - has been able to accomplish such extraordinary things given that he has held on to his faith and one sacred tenet: "the way you start does not have to be the way you finish."
Description of presentation: Participants will explore and discuss the impact of the critical social, interpersonal and cultural variables which influence the work of professional helpers. This would include exploring such issues as cultural awareness, trust and relationship building, inclusionary practice, the culture of expectations, and the role of self-disclosure.
Educational Objectives:
- Participants will be able to identify areas for personal growth and improvement
- Participants will be able to support personal growth and improvement for students, colleagues and organizations
- Participants will be able to develop an effective and helping alliance with various client populations
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists, Mental Health & Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Counselors
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
CEU: 1.5 Credits