Description

LGH alumni and current class members, join us for our next professional development workshop: Navigating Difficult DE&I Conversations in the Workplace. This 1-hour training is designed to provide participants with essential skills and strategies to navigate challenging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) conversations in the workplace. The focus will be on fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where difficult topics can be discussed constructively.

Key Objectives:

• Recognize why navigating difficult DE&I conversations is essential for fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Learn to identify challenges such as unconscious bias, privilege, and microaggressions that can arise during DE&I discussions.
• Acquire strategies for active listening, framing conversations, and managing emotions to facilitate effective and respectful DE&I discussions.
• Practice handling difficult DE&I conversations through scenario-based exercises, enhancing confidence in addressing these issues in the workplace.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and openness in discussing DE&I topics within the workplace.

This workshop is facilitated by Cassie N. Shropshire. Cassie is a qualified and experienced mental health professional based in Alabama. With 10 years of experience in the field, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Cassie has dedicated her career to helping individuals with disabilities and mental health issues, working as a therapist, consultant, and trainer.

Cassie's passion for promoting the welfare of others is evident in her life motto: to leave people better than they were found. She believes in the power of compassion and understanding, and works tirelessly to provide her clients with the tools and support they need to lead fulfilling lives. Learn more about her business Save It For Therapy here.