Self Reflective Practices to Unwind Internal Biases for Those Who Work With System Involved Youth

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Training Description

What is the tapestry of the world that we live in, and how are we rendering to pick out the fibers that no longer serve us? To effectively support young people, it is important that we are aware of our own identities as practitioners and willing to shift and change. In this training, we will be unwinding the pieces of ourselves so that when we are face to face in working with system involved youth, there is a consciousness of the impact it may have. Mindfulness practices will support us in building awareness of our patterns and approaching ourselves with compassion. We will learn how to slow down so that we can be thorough in doing internal reflections around internal biases that we hold. We will engage in practices to examine bias, prejudice, and gain understanding around how white supremacy impacts you personally…