In this course, student will gain knowledge and skills for working with diverse populations with substance use concerns, including ethnic and cultural diversity, sexual diversity, indigenous persons, and various marginalized groups. This course is designed to explore the learner's own social location as well as increase knowledge and skills for working with various diverse populations. Examination of barriers to accessing services as well as specialized treatment programs developed to meet unique needs will be undertaken.
No Scheduled Class Meetings, October 3 - December 11 (Online)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Deirdre Querney
Notes:
Instructors
Deirdre Querney
Deirdre Querney is a Registered Social Worker with the City of Hamilton’s Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services and has been a counsellor in the field of addictions since 2000. She is certified by the Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board (CPGCB) and the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF).
Deirdre holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S.W., both from McMaster University, as well as an M.S.W. from the University of Toronto. She has taught at the CCE since 2003. Deirdre’s current research interests include spirituality and addictions, the neurobiology of problem gambling and motherhood and addictions.
