Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 10:00 AM America/New_York Crystal Rozelle-Bennett, LMSW
Webinar Description
Microaggressions are defined as indirect, subtle, or unintentional acts of discrimination against members of minoritized and marginalized groups. The impact of microaggressions can be more detrimental, in some cases, than more overt forms of racism and discrimination we are all familiar with.
Unfortunately, these more subtle microaggressions are an extremely common experience amongst minority individuals today; therefore, to practice ethically, it is essential that mental health clinicians obtain the knowledge, skills and ability to both help clients navigate such experiences and prevent further harm by avoiding inadvertent microaggressions in therapy practice.
“The American Psychological Association (2003) stresses the importance of being aware of oneself as a racial and cultural being, as well as being aware of the cultural worldviews of one’s clients” (Williams, Shamp & Harris, 2017).” Unfortunately, those in the helping profession often engage in the reinforcement of stereotypes, discrimination and perpetration of microaggressions which tend to run contrary to these professional recommendations (Sue et al., 2007).
In this engaging and interactive live webinar, participants will take a deep dive into defining and exploring examples of microaggressions and the impact of microaggressions on individual well-being.
Through the use of video clips, discussion and reflective activities, participants will be encouraged to explore their own cultural worldview, engage in the practice of cultural humility, and learn strategies to mitigate the perpetration of microaggressions, toward assisting clients in healing from the daily experience of microaggressions.
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Qualifications:
Agenda:
Overnew of 3 forms and 9 themes of microaggressions -- 30 minutes
(Lecture)
Impact of Microaggressions -- 30 minutes
(Lecture, Group Discussion)
Microaggressions in the Therapeutic Relationship -- 45 minutes
(Lecture, Large Group Discussion)
Culturally Competency and Self Care -- 15 minutes
(Lecture, Large Group Discussion)
Evaluating and mitigating power, privilege, and Positionality in the Helping Relationship -- 30 minutes
(Lecture, Group Discussion, Activity)
Repairing harming -- 15 minutes
(Lecture, Group Discussion)
Cultural humility -- 15 minutes
(Lecture, Group Discussion)
Learning Objectives:
- Define and describe the connection between implicit bias, stereotyping, and microaggressions.
- Identify at least two examples of how microaggressions show up in the therapeutic relationship.
- Evaluate and explain the impact microaggressions may have on the receiver of such attacks.
- Apply strategies to practice cultural humility and mitigate harm in the therapeutic relationship.
- Discover strategies to work effectively and ethically with clients who have experienced microaggressions.
- Determine at least two considerations from your profession’s ethics code that apply to preventing and addressing microaggressions in therapy.
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level ,and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives