May 9, 2011
9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
6 CEU
Location: 1947 College Road, 115 Stillman Hall
REGISTER (fees vary and can be found on the registration form)
Appalachian culture and people are often misrepresented, stereotyped and misunderstood in larger society. Increasing our cultural competence with Appalachian consumers can lead to better service provision from social workers, counselors, educators, and others, as well as simple improved interactions with colleagues, friends, and associates.
Through didactic presentation, participant-centered learning approaches, and development of an action plan, participants will increase their understanding of Appalachian culture and consumers and be better able to meet their needs.
The presenter combines cultural competency expertise, more than a quarter-century of social service experience, and familial background rooted in Appalachia to provide knowledge and skills in a comfortable learning environment.
Objectives:
1. Increase knowledge of Appalachian culture and consumers.
2. Improve ability to identify and deconstruct barriers affecting Appalachian consumers.
3. Increase capacity to change the service environment for Appalachian consumers.
Trainer biography:
Jim Ryan is an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist II with more than 25 years experience in alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention and working with youth and communities. He is also co-founder and former publisher/editor of Outlook, a newspaper targeting the gay community in Greater Columbus. Jim is president of Ryan Training & Consultation and provides services to school systems, organizations, businesses and other groups throughout the United States.
