Instructor: Mark Sanders

No image available Biography: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is a speaker on behavioral health topics whose presentations have reached thousands throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, the Caribbean and British Islands. He is the author of five books, and the most recent is "Substance Use Disorders in African American Communities: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery," (2013). He also has had a story published in the New York Times bestselling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul.

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When trust is high, patients are more likely to follow medical advice and promote their healthcare providers. As the patient population grows more diverse, nurses and medical professionals must develop cultural competence and humility. This webinar explores key concepts and practical strategies for engaging patients across cultures, including the first minute of contact, creating welcoming environments, and recognizing microaggressions in medical practice.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, Live Webinar
This engaging skill-building workshop explores the ethical principles and practices that guide professionals in helping relationships. Participants will examine real-world ethical challenges and develop strategies for making sound, client-centered decisions. Topics include ethical decision-making frameworks, diagnosis and ethics, strength-based ethical practice, the ethical use of evidence-based interventions, professional boundaries, physical touch, self-disclosure, verbal communication, and ending helping relationships in an ethical and professional manner.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, WDC*D152