Keeping Them Down: Combating Institutional isms – A Counselors’ Ethical Responsibility to Advocate, Educate, & Bring Them Up!

Within this presentation, the presenter will assist participants in recognizing their sometimes unknown biases, the roles of micro-aggressions in the marginalization of individuals based upon gender, sexuality, religion, race, culture, socio-economic and educational status, as well as how counselors can then advocate for various marginalized groups to ensure all individuals feel safe within society. Presenter will use lecture style and incorporate participant activities and visual aides to strengthen learning in this workshop. Date: February 9, 2018 Time: 8am – Noon Location: Innovation Center, 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi Presenter: LaShawn Thompson, Ph.D., LPC, NCC CEUs: 4 hours social work units (ethics and cultural competency) Cost: $25 (check in advance or pay at the door) Registration: Download PDF Mail registration to the address on the form or email to: krobertson@gcwcfn.org

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