Social workers need to understand the needs of Vietnamese American women to provide culturally responsive treatments. This presentation details the findings from dissertation research exploring the psychosocial stressors and adaptation of Vietnamese American women in the 1.5 generation. Implications for social work education, clinical practice and policy are described.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to identify how Vietnamese American women of the 1.5 generation experienced and coped with psychosocial stressors.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to identify and develop curriculum to deliver cultural diversity and competence in the classroom.
Upon completion, the participant will be able to identify barriers and formulate possible solutions to implement culturally responsive social work interventions with Vietnamese Americans clients.
