As our professional communities move towards embracing ideas like multi-culturalism, antiracism, social justice, decolonization, and equity as core competencies of our professions, some Torah observant therapists have expressed concern about how these values are presented and whether these changes have created a hostile environment for Orthodox Jews.
Participants will discuss topics such as racism's impact on health outcomes, Tzedek Tirdoph's significance in social justice, and Tzelem Elokim's role in addressing racism. The workshop will also cover practical steps for increasing cultural competence and understanding the clinical relevance of equity, privilege, and implicit bias. Through instruction, engaged participation, and facilitated discussion participants will explore the ways that they can engage with these developments consistent with Torah values.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/ImplicitBias2024/viewFREE WEBINAR
Implicit Bias and Cultural Competence for the Torah observant Therapist
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Menachem Hojda LMSW (Michigan equivalent of LCSW)
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how racism impacts health outcomes
- Define implicit bias
- List 4 steps to increase cultural competence
As our professional communities move towards embracing ideas like multi-culturalism, antiracism, social justice, decolonization, and equity as core competencies of our professions, some Torah observant therapists have expressed concern about how these values are presented and whether these changes have created a hostile environment for Orthodox Jews.
Participants will discuss topics such as racism's impact on health outcomes, Tzedek Tirdoph's significance in social justice, and Tzelem Elokim's role in addressing racism. The workshop will also cover practical steps for increasing cultural competence and understanding the clinical relevance of equity, privilege, and implicit bias. Through instruction, engaged participation, and facilitated discussion participants will explore the ways that they can engage with these developments consistent with Torah values.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how racism impacts health outcomes
- Define implicit bias
- List 4 steps to increase cultural competence
Agenda:
Is Multi-Culturalism Good for the Jews? (20 minutes)
Social Justice and Tzedek Tirdoph (15 minutes)
Racism and Tzelem Elokim (25 minutes)
4 I's of Oppression (10 minutes)
Equity vs. Equality (10 minutes)
Microagressions (10 minutes)
15 minute break
Privilege (15 minutes)
Implicit Bias (30 minutes)
Examining our biases (30 minutes)
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives