Implicit Bias Awareness| Virtual | Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Presented by Shira Greenfield, LCPC. EVENT FLYER

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FREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, and Psychologists

SUMMARY
Implicit Bias is an unconscious belief system based on stereotypes (e.g. racial, gender) that inadvertently influences one’s attitudes and behaviors towards members of certain groups in ways in which one may not be aware.

OBJECTIVES
At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define implicit bias and explain the difference between explicit bias and implicit bias
• Discuss the ways implicit biases are formed
• Explain the negative impact of implicit bias on healthcare recipients
• List ways to recognize and mitigate implicit bias in their personal and professional roles

PRESENTER

Shira Greenfield, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa in 1985.  In the past 38 years, she has worked as a therapist, a crisis intervention worker, a group facilitator, and an educator.  She has also held several leadership positions in behavioral health care providing oversight to both inpatient and outpatient programs and teams.  She currently serves as the Clinical Director for Pivotal Counseling Center with offices in Lake in the Hills and Woodstock.  Shira is an experienced and sought-after speaker who is known for her down to earth style and relatability.