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Moving Beyond DEI 101 Part 1 of 3

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
12:00 pm2:00 pm

This training series offers a supportive environment for professionals to engage in meaningful conversations and process the challenges of working in a culturally divided society. The sessions are designed to equip participants with practical tools to foster understanding and equity in all areas of life.

Participants will:
1. Identify physiological / psychological stress responses in culturally charged situations by identifying specific triggers and their behavioral impact.
2. Apply the LET-UP framework to manage emotional reactivity and demonstrate strategic, value-driven actions during cultural conflicts.
3. Demonstrate empathy and effective communication skills by successfully engaging in tender conversations about race, bias, and cultural misunderstandings.
4. Practice navigating real-life cultural challenges through role plays & experiential exercises, assessing the effectiveness of different conflict-resolution strategies.
5. Reflect on personal biases and cultural assumptions by completing self-reflection exercises & small group discussions.

Our Program Partners

  • Lions
  • Kroger
  • DCFS
  • Optima
  • Poshard
  • Prevent Child Abuse
  • Illinois CASA
    Illinois CASA
  • National CASA
  • New Hope
    New Hope