Recorded Session with Chris Martin, MSW, PhD

May 9, 2023 NOON -1PM CST Virtual

Chris Martin, MSW, PhD; St Ambrose

Title: Implicit Bias in Client Interactions: The Basics

Description: This course will provide an opportunity to learn about how implicit bias is formed in our brains and translates to our daily behaviors.  Specifically, the content will address implicit racial bias but this can be transferable information regarding other types of implicit bias.  Further, a presentation of how decision-making is impacted by bias and how this transfers to macro and microaggressions will be provided.  Finally, the course will address ways to decrease the frequency of implicit bias entering into practice decisions with clients and colleagues.

Objectives

  • Gain knowledge about how implicit bias is formed

  • Increase understanding of how implicit bias might influence decision-making

  • Learn strategies to work on reducing implicit bias