On-Demand CE Training
ODL 415: Embracing Diversity: How Cross-Cultural Marriages Influence Counseling
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.
Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.
1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:
Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Cultural Competence Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – This course is not approved for NAADAC Contact hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC Contact hours
Created On: 5/21/26
Target Audience:
This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and nurses.
Overview:
This webinar explores the increasing prevalence and significance of cross-cultural marriages in today’s diverse society. Participants will discover demographic projections shaping family diversity, gain insight into the unique challenges cross-cultural couples face, and learn how social workers and counselors can support these families effectively.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:
- Increase understanding of demographic projections and the literature influencing family diversity.
- Develop and apply strategies to support couples navigating cross-cultural marriage dynamics.
- Identify and utilize a range of culturally sensitive tools and resources to address the unique needs of diverse couples.
Presenter:
Dr. Brittany Nwachuku, LCSW, LISW-S
Dr. Brittany Nwachuku, LCSW, LISW-S, is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Alliant International University with extensive experience in medical and mental health settings. She has worked with diverse populations, including juvenile probation, foster care youth, school social work, and oncology healthcare.
Dr. Nwachuku provides supervision to social work students and has facilitated support groups and professional development on best practices for underserved populations. She is an executive committee member for the Council on the Role and Status of Women (CORSW) at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), serves on the advisory council for She’s the First, and is a committee co-chair for her chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She holds a women’s leadership certificate from Yale and is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Her research focuses on equity, psychosocial oncology, grief, and women’s health disparities.