Description:
In this 4.75 CEU workshop, Dr. Quentin Tyler will provide counseling professionals substantive training regarding the issue of implicit bias and how it relates to their areas of practice. In response to the public health crisis that is racism, the Vermont legislature has required all healthcare professionals to receive training on systematic oppression and anti-oppressive practice (Act 117). Specific areas to be covered include how implicit bias is defined, historical trauma, the manifestation of implicit bias on the micro, mezzo, and macrolevels, intersectionality, the power structures and processes that cultivate a culture of bias, micro-assaults, microaggressions, microinsults, micro-preventions, micro-validations, micro-interventions, strategies for mitigating implicit bias by applying reduction skills to case studies and personal biased experiences, encourage development of an action plan for implementing learning so it's sustainable and transferable to professional counseling, counselor professional identity and practice issues, wellness, and prevention.
Dr. Quentin Tyler will be presenting a 3.25-hour interactive presentation in the morning on “Everyone has a Story,” where participants will be challenged to view the world through an equity lens while also realizing the importance of understanding that everyone they come across, whether in a professional or personal setting, has their own unique story that makes them who they are.
The 1.5-hour afternoon session will consist of a more informal roundtable conversation where Dr. Tyler will help us develop an action plan to identify and address systematic racism within the professional mental health community in Vermont and inaugurate VTMHCA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee which will further develop and implement the ideas generated in this meeting.
Learning objectives:
- Provide information on implicit bias, equitable access to healthcare, serving a diverse population, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and cultural sensitivity.
- Discuss strategies for the counselor to remedy the negative impact of implicit bias by recognizing and understanding how it impacts perception, judgment, and actions that may result in inequitable decision making, failure to effectively communicate, and result in barriers and disparities in the access to and delivery of counseling related services.
- Explore the historical basis of implicit biases based on an individual's characteristics and how present consequences impact client experiences.
- Discuss current research on implicit bias in the access to and delivery of counseling psychotherapy services.
Sponsors:
- The Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation
- Vermont Cooperative for Practice Improvement & Innovation
Location:
Judd Hall, Vermont State University (formerly Vermont Technical College), Randolph, Vermont. 124 Admin Ave, Randolph Center, Vermont 05061
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Schedule:
Morning section (3 ¼ CE):
8:15 – 9:00 am – Registration
9:00 – 10:30 am – Section I – Implicit bias
10:30 – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 – 12:30 pm – Section II – Microaggressions
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – lunch at VSU Campus cafeteria (cost of lunch included in registration fee)
Afternoon section (1 ½ CE):
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Section III – Systemic oppression interactive conversation
Program concludes at 3:00pm.
Presenter:
Dr. Quentin Tyler was the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University (MSU) before becoming Director of MSU Extension in 2021. In addition to the creation of DEI initiatives at MSU's CANR, Tyler’s commitment to fostering an equitable learning environment is evident through the time he’s invested offering professional development and training sessions to campus, colleges, community, and industry partners. Since 2019, Tyler has delivered 40 training sessions across the campus community covering topics like microaggressions, bias, and privilege, which in turn has led to a shift in practices and procedures across the university.
Multi-award winning, visionary with a stellar record of success developing and operationalizing strategies and programs that engage and unite diverse missions and organizations. Skilled at creating a compelling vision, communicating a call to action, and building high-performing teams enthusiastic about achieving organization objectives. Recognized community leader and public speaker with well-rounded academic background, practical knowledge of and experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Dr. Tyler earned bachelor’s and master's degrees in agricultural economics and a doctorate in sociology from the University of Kentucky. He holds a diversity and inclusion professional certificates from Cornell and the University of South Florida.
Other info:
- This workshop will count toward Vermont's new anti-oppression CE requirement.
- Workshop (pending) approved for a total of 4.75 CEUs authorized for LCMHCs, LMFTs. Psychologists, Social Workers, and other medical professionals will need to submit workshop information to their respective professional organizations for their CEUs.
- Attendees will have the option to stay for the entire day and receive 4.75 CEUs or just come for the morning section and receive 3.25 CEUs. The cost for the workshop will be the same, regardless of which you choose. Attendees must stay for the entire section to receive CEUs for that section.
- The cost of lunch is included in your registration fee (kind of like a free lunch!)
- Two scholarships are available that cover cost of the workshop. For more information about the scholarship options, visit the scholarship page on the VTMHCA website. The deadline for submitting scholarship request is October 5, 2024.
- At the request of the speaker, this event will not be recorded or livestreamed. Dr. Tyler works hard to make the event a safe place for people to be open and honest. He's found that recording events and adding people who are not in the room can take away from safety.
- Special deal for non-members who join VTMHCA - become a member and attend this event for $100. Once you have joined, email the executive director for the special code that will unlock the discount.
- Register before October 8th to avoid $10 late registration fee.
- Group discount available - A group of 3 or more registering from the same organization will be eligible to receive a discount of $10 per registrant. Please inquire about how to take advantage of this discount.
If you have any questions, contact Phil Prothero at (802) 356-1731 or vtmhca.exec.director@gmail.com
