Recognizing Microaggressions in Professional Settings and Embracing Cultural Awareness

Friday, October 24, 2025
10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Facilitators: Dr. Jaylynne Likely

Location: Virtual

2 Hr CEs (NBCC)

Cost: $100

Explore how microaggressions, macroaggressions, and implicit bias affect both client outcomes and the well-being of practitioners. This session provides audience members with tools to identify harmful interactions, understand the impact, and adopt culturally aware practices that disrupt bias, foster inclusive environments, and support healing across diverse communities

Objectives:

1. Define and differentiate types of microaggressions

2. Demonstrate increased cultural awareness and sensitivity by analyzing case studies and applying the principle of cultural humilty to respond to microaggressions that supports social work code of ethics

3. Apply evidence informed strategies to promote inclusivity in professional settings. Learners will develop techniques for self-reflection, active listening and interrupting bias while maintaining professional boundaries.