Implicit Bias vs Explicit Bias

Implicit Bias vs Explicit Bias

Explore the manifestations of biases and how they impact social work practice, with an emphasis on delving into the effect on client care.

By Diasporic Healing LLC

Date and time

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

Hustle Hard: Ethical considerations for social workers with multiple jobs

Monday August 11, 2025 from 10am - 1:30pm EST

3 social and cultural competency continuing education credits; satisfies implicit bias and anti-oppressive social work practice license renewal requirements

Facilitator: Alondra Jones, LICSW, LCSW-C, CCM

This course introduces and defines implicit and explicit biases, exploring the manifestations of the biases and how they impact social work practices, with an emphasis on delving into the effect on client interactions and outcomes. This course emphasizes equipping social workers with strategies to identify and mitigate their own biases and to advocate for more equitable and inclusive practices.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify and discuss implicit and explicit bias, their differences, and how both can manifest in social work practice.  
  2. Examine the NASW Code of Ethics and use it as a framework to explore and discuss implicit and explicit bias contextually in the social work field.
  3. Analyze 5 specific types of implicit bias and their potential impacts on social work.
  4. Practice identification of implicit and/or explicit bias through case study examination.

Why Attend?

We hope to encourage social work professionals to reflect and deepen their understanding of themsevles and the field of social work as changemakers and as human beings.

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend this training?

Our training is designed with a focus on social workers - whether you are new to the field or are seasoned with years of experience! We also welcome all health and mental health professionals to join us for this training.

Are continuing education credits offered for attending this event?

This training qualifies for 3 Category I continuing education credits (social and cultural competency credits, satisfying implicit bias and anti-oppressive social work practice license renewal requirements.

Where will this event be held?

This training will be held virtually. The zoom link will be emailed to you upon completing payment.

What board approved this course as continuing education?

Implicit Vs Explicit Bias: A discussion on biases and their impact on social work practice [Course # 6419] is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Diasporic Healing LLC as an individual course.

Can I financially sponsor someone to participate in this training?

You sure can! Thank you so much for encouraging the professional development of another! Upon submitting a payment for the course, you will have the opportunity to share the attendee's name, email address and phone number.

Anything else I need to know?

Please add our email (learn@diasporichealing.com) to your contact list or "safe senders" list; this helps prevent our emails from being incorrectly marked as spam or junk! Also, we do encourage you to share your phone number with us, so that we may contact you in the event your email bounces back!

Where can I learn more information about Diasporic Healing LLC?

You can visit our website at www.diasporichealing.com!

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Diasporic Healing LLC

Diasporic Healing LLC commits to holding space and supporting people to live their lives authentically and purposefully, and increasing access, equity, and understanding of mental health and well-being among members of the community at all levels. This especially includes creating and uplifting opportunities for learning and connecting through workshops, popular education, and other training and community spaces.

$60 – $120
Aug 11 · 7:00 AM PDT