Unconscious Bias: Myth Busters Edition
* Registration open until 11/9/23 at 5:00 PM (EST)
Event Details
Cost: $69 Members | $89 Non-Members
Three (3) CAPS, CAM, CAS, CALP, CAMT continuing education credits
Every day we communicate and interact – with residents, clients, colleagues, family and even strangers. During those interactions, choices are often made based on preconceived ideas, previous experiences, or a certain mindset. In many cases, the choices we make and how we communicate determine whether we are successful!
Join Johann in a facilitated learning experience to explore and unpack some myths about unconscious bias and how it affects our choices. Start to understand how our brains process information and how that influences our perspectives, interactions, and human connections.
During this session we’ll work through the following questions in small groups and have real dialog regarding:
- What is bias? Is it real? Is it bad?
- Why do people have bias and does everyone really have it?
- Does having bias make me a bad person?
- Are there different types of bias?
- Do our biases really affect our relationships?
- Can a person do something to get rid of bias?
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About your instructor
Johann Yo Sobha
DEI Practitioner
Consultant
Johann Yo Sobha understands the connection between creating brave spaces where everyone feels safe to engage in difficult conversations and our ability to connect on a human level. He believes our human connection allows us to learn and grow together, increasing our sense of inclusion and belonging. Johann has worked as a diversity practitioner to increase inclusion, equity and belonging for over 20 years. Johann is passionate about exploring how our lived experiences influence how we see and interact with the world around us. He is an engaging facilitator who uses practical and sometimes personal stories to break down challenging topics to increase understanding and connection.
Johann’s 20 years of interacting with people have led him to understand that all people crave human connection and desire to feel included, valued and seen. Whether facilitating workshops for organizations, conversations with executive leaders to teens, or presenting at national conferences, Johann helps organizations and individuals find common ground to stand on as they engage in difficult conversations. His work breaks down myths and gives people the tools and inspiration to see their role in creating an inclusive world.