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

More than 50 years after Dr. King's speech, racial disparities continue to exist in various systems, including healthcare, education, the criminal justice system and those impacted by poverty. As a counselor, not only is it unrealistic to be racially colorblind, it is dangerous and does more harm than good. If you don't see my color, you can't see me. And if you can't see me, how can you empathize with my racial experiences, accept my whole being and validate my perspectives? During this training, participants will be introduced to racial colorblindness as a type of microaggression, and how to address this within practice settings and personal life. Additionally, there will be discussion on various racial disparities that exist within society, and will provide participants with guidance on how to use this information to advocate for racial equity. Lastly, participants will learn strategies to practice cultural humility in order to improve rapport with client populations.