Category: Diversity / Social & Cultural Competence, Implicit Bias Category: Diversity / Social & Cultural Competence, Implicit Bias (show less) Other: New York Other: New York (show less)

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, social workers and mental health professionals  may sometimes engage in the reinforcement of stereotypes, discrimination, and perpetration of microaggressions which tend to run contrary to these professional recommendations (Sue et al., 2007).

This interactive workshop 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.

NASW-NY is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (Provider ID #0014), licensed mental health counselors (Provider ID #MHC-0053), licensed marriage and family therapists (Provider ID #MFT-0037) and licensed psychologists (Provider ID #PSY-0088).