Implicit Bias Awareness for Mental Health Professionals

Course overview

Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes & stereotypes we have towards people, which affects our understanding, actions, and decisions without us even knowing. We all have our own implicit biases. Its just how our brains are wired to unconsciously think & label others. These biases can include: Race & Ethnicity Bias, Age Bias, Gender Bias, LGBTQ+ Bias, and Ability Bias. And as a Mental Health Professional, its extremely important to learn about implicit bias in order to recognize and combat these various types of unconscious biases, in order to effectively treat & better serve a diverse population of clients. This introductory training is designed to provide information to Mental Health Professionals on the development, sustainment, and recognition of implicit biases. As well as understanding of the factors that produce implicit biases & misperceptions of others. This course will challenge the participants to explore their vulnerabilities, insecurities, and hidden agendas with regard to their intrapersonal & interpersonal barriers. Finally, the course will utilize Motivational Interviewing and Maslows Hierarchy of Needs to how Mental Health Professionals can learn to minimize their intended & unintended implicit biases, and avoid/correct any biases in order to become more effective clinicians when it comes to serving all different types of clients.