The course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively establish, facilitate, and lead race-based groups. These groups are aimed at promoting understanding, healing, and personal growth in the context of racial identity and experiences.
Participants will explore the psychological processes involved in racial identity development, gain insights into the challenges faced by individuals from different racial backgrounds, and learn how to create a safe and supportive environment for group members to share their experiences, thoughts, and emotions.
Key topics covered in the course include:
- Understanding Racial Identity: Explore the concept of racial identity and its significance in individual and group dynamics. Examine the impact of race on personal experiences, self-perception, and interpersonal relationships.
- Psychological Process Groups: Learn techniques and strategies for facilitating psychological process groups focused on race. Understand the stages of group development, effective communication skills, and methods for fostering trust, empathy, and self-reflection among group members.
- Race Support Groups: Gain insight into the unique challenges and stressors faced by individuals from racially marginalized communities. Learn how to establish race support groups that provide a safe space for sharing experiences, validating emotions, and offering mutual support.
- Educational Learning Groups: Explore the role of education in addressing racial biases, dismantling stereotypes, and promoting racial justice. Discover effective teaching methodologies and curriculum design for educational learning groups focused on racial awareness and cultural competence.
- Group Dynamics and Conflict Resolution: Understand the dynamics that may arise within race groups, such as power imbalances, cultural differences, and conflicting perspectives. Acquire skills in managing group dynamics, facilitating discussions, and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.
- Ethical Considerations: Explore ethical guidelines and considerations when working with race groups. Understand the importance of cultural competence, confidentiality, and respect for individual experiences and perspectives.
Throughout the course, participants will engage in practical exercises, case studies, and group discussions to apply the concepts and skills learned. By the end of the course, participants will have the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively create and manage race groups that promote personal growth, healing, and social change.
Note: This course is intended for educational purposes and does not provide professional accreditation or licensing in counseling or therapy.
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