Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association

Date: 01/13/26

Location: Hope’s Destiny, 601 Dresher Rd, Suite 105, Horsham, PA 19044

Title of presentation: - Socioculturally attuned addiction treatment

Goals/Objectives:

1. Overview of disparities in addiction treatment

2. The role of implicit bias

3. Best practices

Name (s), credentials, title, affiliation, and biographical information of presenters pertaining to their background to address the objectives:

Mia Cullen, MPH, Marriage and Family Therapy Doctoral student. Clinician and Clinical Liaison at Hope’s Destiny in Horsham, PA

2.0 Credits: PDH, CE

9:30 Networking

10:00 Introductions

10:00-12:00 Presentation

12:00 Announcements

Food: Continental Breakfast provided by Hope’s Destiny

Purpose:

This presentation explores how sociocultural awareness can enhance addiction treatment by addressing disparities, mitigating implicit bias, and implementing best practices for equity and effectiveness in care.

Objectives:

1. Examine disparities in addiction treatment

o Review current data on racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic inequities in access, retention, and outcomes.

o Identify systemic barriers that contribute to unequal care.

2. Analyze the role of implicit bias in treatment

o Define implicit bias and explore how it manifests in clinical decision-making and therapeutic relationships.

o Consider the impact of bias on client engagement, trust, and treatment efficacy.

3. Highlight best practices for socioculturally attuned care

o Discuss trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approaches.

o Explore interventions that integrate cultural humility, client-centered values, and community engagement.

o Provide strategies for self-reflection, continuous education, and organizational change.

Mailing Address for presenter(s): 601 Dresher Road, Suite 105, Horsham, PA 19044