Recorded on December 2, 2024
Recording run time: 3 hours 30 min
$75
View the Recording HERE
Presented by Jeremy J. Darling, LMHC, CST
Co-presenter: Wissam Deeb, MD
This course meets the Core Knowledge Content Areas: C, N
This presentation reviews common features of Arab-American experiences at different levels of immigration and cultural acclimation. Exploration of what propaganda and cultural lensing exists in common American languages, how it affects sex therapy, and what struggles continue to exist between individualist and collectivist perspectives and schools of thought.
Diversity in the Arab world’s religions, politics, ethnicities, etc. with central exploration of the experiences of those with Middle East and North African (MENA) and Levantine heritages will be highlighted. The phenomenon “Queers for Palestine” will be explored to help therapists understand the complicated and nuanced elements of queer identity, expression, and support to a people that are often interpreted as homophobic and dangerous to queer individuals. Historical context of 19th century Colonialism, develpment of Nationalistic identities, and the current tensions in the region are explained for any therapist who wishes to better understand the perspectives of Levantine Arabs without expecting their clients to review the history. Primary lensing is provided by a Lebanese-born US citizen.
Course objectives:
- Identify what influences the European powers have in our modern understanding of the Middle East and North African region
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- Learn what primary cultural differences exist between Arab and White American values that impact therapy and assumptions we often make (individualism v. collectivism)
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- Identify what stressors and concerns queer Arabs have in their lives in the US and abroad
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- Learn what propaganda has influenced insight on the geo-political struggles of Arabs in the MENA region
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- Identify languages that project a de-colonized lens to help Arab clients be able to find safety and solace in therapy with a white-presenting, US based therapist
The asynchronous recording was made after a live presentation on 11/9/24 was held, feedback and questions were processed for which additional content was written and re-recorded on 12/2/24. If you wish to receive 3 AASECT and 3.5 NBCC continuing education certificates for your viewing of the recording purchase of the test & eval with submission of both to info@darlingmentalhealth.com is required.
To receive Continuing Education credits an evaluation must be completed and submitted at the end of the course.
Darling Mental Health, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing
Education Provider, ACEP No. 7600. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are
clearly identified. Darling Mental Health, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the
programs.
This course meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists and is approved for 3 CE Credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.
Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact info@aasect.org
