Module 5: Cultural and Practical Considerations for Working with Afghan Clients, Gender & Gender Sensitive Services
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: • Describe key historical, political, and cultural experiences of Afghan newcomers • Name major ethnic groups in Afghanistan and recognize considerations for mitigating interethnic tension • Describe factors that affect communication and name effective ways of working with Dari and Pashto interpreters • Describe common social, cultural, and religious characteristics among Afghans • Recognize key gender-sensitive considerations in case management with Afghan newcomer clients • Employ knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to foster greater trust with Afghan newcomer clients
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Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: • Describe key historical, political, and cultural experiences of Afghan newcomers • Name major ethnic groups in Afghanistan and recognize considerations for mitigating interethnic tension • Describe factors that affect communication and name effective ways of working with Dari and Pashto interpreters • Describe common social, cultural, and religious characteristics among Afghans • Recognize key gender-sensitive considerations in case management with Afghan newcomer clients • Employ knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to foster greater trust with Afghan newcomer clients