Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Culturally Responsive Services with Hispanic Patients
Culturally Responsive Services with Hispanic Patients
Culturally Responsive Services with Hispanic Patients
Saturday 30th December 2017
Learn about cultural competence in counseling Hispanic clients with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes on 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast'. Practical tips and insights await.
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Respecting women's choices when working with Hispanic clients can mean supporting empowerment to pursue new roles and make new choices, embracing the majority culture or reinvigorating the positivity of the Latina culture to promote recovery while respecting and maintaining traditional family roles of women.
How well do you understand the cultural nuances when working with Hispanic clients? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes delves into the importance of cultural competence in counseling Latino/Latina patients. She uses the ecological systems approach to explain why adapting to cultural contexts is crucial for effective social work practice. Dr. Snipes shares practical tips on building trust and rapport, emphasizing the role of faith, spirituality, and family dynamics within the Hispanic community.
You'll hear about the significance of saints, novenas, and the use of candles and prayers in Catholic households. Dr. Snipes also discusses the impact of acculturation on mental health and highlights the concept of familialism—where family involvement plays a key role in healthcare decisions. The episode doesn't shy away from the challenges faced by Latinos seeking help for addiction and mental health issues. Dr.
Snipes underscores the importance of continuing education for counselors, therapists, and nurses to provide culturally responsive services. If you're looking to enhance your skills and offer better support to Hispanic clients, this episode is a must-listen.