Social Identify and Implicit Bias

Description:

Social identity is a person’s sense of who they are based on their group membership(s) (e.g., social class and family status). Groups give us a sense of social identity; a sense of belonging to the social world. Implicit Bias is when we have attitudes or stereotypes about groups automatically and unintentionally. In this course we will focus on our own social identities, types of implicit bias and how both may impact social work practice. Together participants will reflect on how to address these concepts that contributes to a thriving, more connected environment.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, participants will be prepared to:

1. Identify and reflect on your own social identifies

2. Recognize how our own social identities and the social identities of others contributes to our social work practice

3. Describe implicit bias and how it impacts social work practice

Format: Live, Online Zoom

CECHs: 1 Continuing Education Contact Hours. Meets Implicit Bias Criteria

Skill Level: Beginner

Refunds: You can refund yourself up to 7 days before event on Eventbrite.

Accommodations: Please email us directly with any special accommodations you may need at swkce@msu.edu

Contact Info: swkce@msu.edu

Instructor: Gina Tremonti Gembel, MSW

Gina designs and facilitates learning experiences that help people create lasting change in their organizations and communities. Her background includes adult education, curriculum development, program coordination, and grant writing. Gina uses these skills to assist helping professionals and students work across systems to address complex social challenges through collaboration. She also teaches, mentors, and guides emerging social work leaders, preparing the next generation of leaders and advocates. She hold a Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Organizational and Community Practice.