Understanding Implicit Bias & Unconscious Decision Making (in person reg.)

By attending this course attendees will review how research has measured implicit beliefs. The course will describe how the Implicit Association Test (IAT) has been used as a tool to measure implicit biases. This course will review what is implicit bias and attendees will be able to evaluate how this may occur in their practice. The course will cover how we make decisions and the impact it has on our practice. Attendees will be able to describe the difference between explicit and implicit bias. The course will list 3 examples of explicit and implicit biases for attendees to review. This course will illustrate the impacts of implicit bias in the workplaces and encourage participant discussion on reducing the impact. Attendees will develop an awareness to implicit bias and the impact it has on the system-involved youth and families. The course will compare cultural values and backgrounds on how they impact biases. The material will be delivered by PowerPoint presentation, short video clips, group discussion, breakout (small group) discussions and participant workbook (handout).

Learning Objectives

· Evaluate how decision making impacts our practice when working with system involved youth and families.

· Describe the difference between explicit and implicit bias.

· Illustrate the impacts of implicit bias.

· List 3 examples of explicit and implicit biases.

Transfer of Learning Goals

· Implement strategies for a continuous practice of self-evaluation of personal bias, both conscious and unconscious to deliver high quality, culturally inclusive and humble services.

· Participants will continue to practice skills for self-awareness of implicit bias and utilize tools learned in this course as reminders for integration into daily life.

· Engage in conversations with youth, families and peers regarding culture, behaviors and decisions to response positively, effectively and culturally appropriate.

Trainer Bio

Marya Wright, DSW MSW BSW, is a nationally recognized social worker, consultant, educator, and facilitator with extensive experience in organizational leadership, child welfare services, and curriculum development. As the President and CEO of Wright Community Services LLC, Dr. Wright is dedicated to empowering system-involved families through awareness, services, and education. She also provides consultation, training, and facilitation to agencies serving these communities.

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Time: 11 am - 4 pm

Location: First 5 Shasta, 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding

Who should attend? Shasta County providers of service to children ages 0-5, parents/primary caregivers of children ages 0-5, and pregnant women

Includes

• Snacks
• Presentation materials

This free training is open to Shasta County parents/caregivers, pregnant women, and providers serving children ages 0-5 and their families. This training is brought to you by First 5 Institute, First 5 Shasta's education extension, whose mission is to provide the highest quality opportunities for young children, pregnant women and providers of service to children 0-5.

Host or Publisher First 5 Institute