Antiracist Supervision Training Series - Session #1

Bethel University’s Department of Social Work is hosting a series of four professional development workshops that will equip supervisors with the knowledge, skills, and effective processes to engage antiracism in their supervision practices.

Overall Learning Objectives for the Workshop Series

• Deepen participants' understanding of systemic racism in social work education and supervision by examining how microaggressions, the imposter phenomenon, and collective/historical trauma uniquely impact BIPOC students and practitioners from marginalized communities.

• Foster the development of strategies that reflect cultural humility and that enable social work supervisors to address and mitigate the effects of racism and trauma within educational and professional environments.

• Equip participants to transition from awareness to impactful action by offering practical tools for advocacy, implementing equity-driven practices, and promoting continuous learning and antiracist interventions within social work education and supervision.

This is the first of four sessions in this workshop series. For information on the other sessions, please see Session #2, Session #3, and Session #4.

Session #1 - "Let's Talk About the Elephant in the Room: Microaggressions and Why It's Hard to Trust"

• Define recent microaggressions and distinguish between different types (microinsults, microinvalidations, microassaults, racial/gendered microaggressions) to enhance understanding of their nuances.

• Analyze how microaggressions create barriers to trust and communication, particularly in social work settings.

• Identify personal experiences and societal contexts that perpetuate microaggressions, fostering empathy and awareness among attendees.

• Develop strategies to recognize and address microaggressions in academic and professional environments, promoting a more inclusive atmosphere.

• Understand how to use coping mechanisms, such as microaffirmations, in order to affirm BIPOC students in their practice.

Fatima Mabrouk (Session #1 Instructor) is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate enrolled at New York University's Silver School of Social Work.  Her fervor lies in empowering historically underrepresented Black/African American women professionals. Fatima’s research specializes in helping individuals who experience racial microaggressions in behavioral healthcare settings and is interested in studying the stressful effects of microaggressions. In addition to her academic pursuits, Fatima plays a pivotal role as a Peer Advocate and Consultant within NYU Silver School of Social Work's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office. In this capacity, she diligently supports students and faculty of color in their academic journeys. Fatima brings a wealth of experience in clinical practice and social science research to the table. She has also shared her knowledge through teaching courses at NYU, Hunter, and Columbia, shedding light on mental health, policy issues within social work, workplace discrimination, and institutional equity. Fatima's outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to service have been recognized with the 2nd Annual CUNY Women's Recognition Award. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Fatima takes pride in her role as a cherished aunt and embraces her AfroArab identity. As she continues her doctoral journey at NYU Silver School of Social Work, she remains resolutely committed to utilizing her research to advance institutional equity and combat workplace discrimination.

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