A Thousand Cuts: Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions
A commitment to inclusion begins with how staff members treat each other; it begins with how each person’s value is recognized within the organization.
This session will cover the following topics:
Understanding how microaggressions may appear "harmless” or “unintentional” but cause actual harm to those experiencing them and are likely to corrode an employee’s sense of value over time.
Learning about the cultural and historical context for microaggressions, making it easier for learners to identify and prevent microaggressions in the future.
Identifying common microaggressions that often surface in workplace environments and when working with clients.
Participants will practice shifting their attention from intention to impact and will learn about inclusive language that avoids microaggressive impact.
Learners will master a cultural humility tool as an antidote to fragility and defensiveness, gaining tools for successfully acknowledging and responding to inevitable missteps.
