Navigating Bias, Racism and Discrimination with Cultural Humility
3.0 CREDIT HOURS
- FULFILLS Maryland Anti-Oppressive Social Work 3 CE Requirement
- Provides 3.0 ASWB ACE Cultural Competence Credits to fulfill cultural diversity requirements for social workers in: Connecticut, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Arizona, Rhode Island, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan, Maryland (see above), Missouri, and more
- Partially fulfills (3 of 4 Hours) DC Social Work Health Priorities Requirement
Course Overview:
There is a great need for clinicians to be knowledgeable and skilled in cultural diversity. Diversity exploration regarding biases, humility, sensitivity, and competence will be the focus of this presentation. Attendees will be encouraged to explore why and how cultural diversity is critical in formulating treatment approaches and being person-centered. Types of racism and examples will be presented. Attendees will be provided resources and information on combating implicit biases and using culturally affirming strategies with clients to identify their experiences with racism, bias, and discrimination. Attendees will be more informed and confident in their skills and knowledge related to all things cultural diversity.
This training provides 3.0 CE live interactive credit hours accepted in 49+ states and fulfills the new Anti-Oppressive Social Work training requirement for Maryland Social Workers. This course provides 3 out of the 4 required hours for DC Social Workers' Health Priorities requirement.
Presenter:
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist and clinical supervisor. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a program Director and Coordinator. Diane is a popular local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics for clinicians and corporations. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders. For fun, Diane loves to spoil her four Dachshunds and rock out to 80’s music
Aug 7, 2026: 10:40am-2pm ET | Navigating Bias With Cultural Humility | 3 CEs
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 - Mid-Day Session
- Time: 10:40am-2:00pm Eastern Time
- Delivery Format: Live Online Interactive Training on Zoom
- Target Audience: Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Addictions Counselors, other mental health professionals
- Content Level: Intermediate
