Resilience among African American Children & Adolescents approved for 0.4 ASHA CEUs

Aug. 18, 2011 - PRLog -- This course is based on a report from the American Psychological Association regarding resilience among African Americans. The report was based on a thorough review of the research literature, and includes implications of the research as well as recommendations for action. The material is presented in a manner that research articles are used in graduate courses. The research focused on the lives of African American children and adolescents, with an emphasis on their strengths and areas of resilience. The aim was on achievement and how to increase success. The purpose is to enable professionals to generate more optimistic perspectives in working with these populations. Course #40-27 | 2008 | 134 pages | 30 posttest questions

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Learning Objectives:

1. Define and describe the importance of resiliency, risk, and protective factors
2. Identify the components of racial identity
3. Explain the relationship of racial identity to resilience
4. Identify factors related to resiliency among African Americans
5. Describe strategies for increasing resiliency among African Americans

This course is offered for .4 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Related area).

ASHA credit expires 8/7/2014. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the quarterly completion report from the ASHA Approved CE Provider. Please note that the date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the quarter in which the course was completed.

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