2021 COVID-19 AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SHARING AND INFORMATION SESSION 2 : Beyond Cultural Competency

This engaging workshop will take participants a step beyond cultural competency to understanding cultural humility. Participants will take part in experiential activities that will help to uncover their personal biases and understand how those biases influence their decisions and interactions with others. The exercises are designed to open the mind and to help participants think beyond themselves and to consider others. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be more aware of self, others, and leave with practical steps they can take to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

This training will be led by Dr. Sheri K. Parker, LCSW. Dr. Parker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of professional experience in the field of mental health. Her current work is focused on inclusion, equal access, and mental wellness for historically marginalized populations. She has experience in the development of curriculum and training of mental health programs, mentoring, coaching, and professional consultation. Sheri works for the Hemet Unified School District and is responsible for the establishment of numerous partnerships with external mental health providers who deliver mental health services to students and families in her district. Prior to joining the school district, she worked as supervisor for Liberty Healthcare Corporation, helping to redesign mental health service delivery in the San Bernardino County jails. Sheri also served as a Mental Health Services Administrator for Riverside University Health Systems-Behavioral Health, where she helped to expand mental health services for the County’s re-entry program, as well as the County’s CalWORKs participants. A native of San Diego, Sheri received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego; her Mater of Social Worker from San Diego State University, and her Doctor of Social Work Degree from the University of Southern California.

A special thank you to Wakeland Housing for sponsoring this session!