Understanding and Interrupting Microaggressions - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

Understanding and Interrupting Microaggressions

Date: Friday, September 29, 2023

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Central Daylight Time (Not sure what time this is in your time zone? Use an online time zone converter.)

Cost: There is no fee for this training, but your tax-deductible donation will support our tutor training program and literacy learners across Minnesota!

Presenter: Jimmie Heags, Jr., MA, LSC, LPCC, LADC, ACS (he/him), Part-Owner, Canopy Mental Health & Consulting. About Jimmie.

Description: This class will expose how institutional racism and stereotypes can lead to microaggressions. The session will provide learners with a framework for understanding, identifying and disrupting microaggressions. Participants will be introduced to the various types of microaggressions and how to use interventions to promote safer and more equitable environments.

Learning objectives:

• Articulate the connection between institutional racism and microaggressions.
• Examine the connection between white privilege and white fragility and microaggressions.
• Understand the different types of microaggressions.
• Develop interventions for disrupting microaggressions.

Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio.

CEUs will be emailed to participants after the webinar, typically within 1-2 business days. Please note that if you miss more than 15 minutes of the session, we are unable to issue you CEUs or count your attendance towards a certificate.

If your schedule changes and you are no longer able to attend, please check our training calendar for other dates or video trainings. Understanding and Interrupting Microaggressions is NOT currently available as a recording but is offered periodically. Please watch the calendar for upcoming dates.

This workshop meets the Foundations of Adult Education Tutoring requirements.

This workshop meets the Foundations of Volunteering in the Adult Education Classroom requirements.

This workshop meets the Literacy Minnesota Equity and Cultural Awareness in Education Certificate Program requirements.

Advanced registration required! Please click "Register" above. Registration is open up until the webinar start time, but we recommend registering at least one day in advance if possible in case you need assistance. Due to the high volume of attendance at webinars, we may not be able to get back to you if you request registration assistance immediately before or during the webinar start time.

Questions? Contact Kelly at [email protected] or 651-251-9074.

Literacy Minnesota is committed to providing access for people with disabilities at our trainings and events. To request accommodations, please contact Kelly at [email protected] or 651-251-9074 at least two weeks in advance.