We are biased almost from birth.  It is often difficult to believe or accept that bias is a natural human behavior.  Even the most well-intentioned among us – those who ardently disapprove of treating people differently based upon superficial factors – can unknowingly harbor implicit bias.  Implicit bias is particularly dangerous when it negatively impacts those who rely on us to provide them with various human services.   

This workshop challenges helping professionals to examine their own implicit biases which can influence engagement, decisions and actions impacting the families and communities we serve.  We will also learn strategies to limit and manage our biases in our work.