Cultural Competency: Understanding How Bias Impacts Our Work

Cultural Competency: Understanding How Bias Impacts Our Work

Join us for an engaging, reflective, in-person workshop designed to deepen cultural awareness and strengthen the way we show up for the individuals and families we serve. American Rescue Plan Act Awards Program at BHECN (Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska) provides behavioral health professionals the opportunity to grow their skills at no cost, thanks to grant-supported training for Nebraska’s mental health workforce.

In this workshop, facilitator Zabrina Holmes, Director of Social Work and seasoned clinician, will guide participants through meaningful conversations, hands-on activities, and group exercises that uncover how our own cultural lenses and unconscious judgments shape our work. Together, we’ll explore the role of culture in trauma, learn how different cultural groups experience and respond to stress, and develop tools for offering more equitable and compassionate care.

This training is intentionally limited to 24 in-person participants to ensure a supportive, interactive learning environment.

🗓 December 5, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
📍 In-Person | Location: 1941 S. 42nd street, Suite 506
Maximum Capacity: 24 participants

• Mental Health Therapists
• Social Workers
• Counselors
• Case Managers
• Behavioral Health Providers
• Students and New Professionals
• Anyone committed to culturally responsive practice

All experience levels welcome, from novice to seasoned professionals.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify where culture exists, how it shows up in daily interactions, and how to recognize cultural patterns.
2. Build awareness around implicit judgments and understand how they influence our clinical decisions and relationship-building.
3. Strengthen cultural responsiveness by learning strategies to work effectively and respectfully with diverse cultural groups.

This session includes:

• Interactive lecture and guided reflection
• Small-group breakout conversations
• Hands-on, practical activities
• Storytelling, lived experiences, and case examples
• Multimedia elements to support various learning styles
• Open dialogue and discussion prompts

This workshop is provided at no cost to participants through generous support from the American Rescue Plan Act Awards Program at BHECN, which is dedicated to strengthening Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce by supporting high-quality training opportunities for providers.

Info: What to Expect

During this 2-hour, hands-on session, participants will experience:

A welcoming learning environment with open conversation

Insightful storytelling and real-world clinical examples

Group activities that challenge and expand cultural awareness

Practical tools to identify and manage implicit bias

Strategies to respond effectively to culturally diverse trauma presentations

Time for reflection, discussion, and connection with other professionals

This is not a passive lecture—it's a fully interactive, supportive workshop designed to deepen understanding and strengthen your practice.

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Host or Publisher LaRhonda Flowers