SHSS to Present Workshop on Diversity Conversations - Friday, May 20, 2005
With the increase in people of color in the
United States and the tremendous multicultural community in South
Florida, MFT trainees and professionals are poised to co-create
a unified community. On Friday, May 20, 2005 the Graduate School
of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) is sponsoring a workshop
entitled “Diversity Conversations: Creating a Redemptive Atmosphere”.
This workshop will illustrate how to create
an environment to address difficult topics associated with “isms” plus
offer ways to recreate similar communities. Presenters will also
demonstrate how open dialog and risk-taking can create accepting,
non-violent and collaborative societies. Presenters will show how
creating a safe atmosphere of acceptance and openness when discussing
diversity issues can stimulate enriching, redemptive (i.e., therapeutic)
conversations and outcomes. Participants will not only be challenged,
but also motivated to move beyond political correctness to actively
and willingly engaging in conversations about difference. During
this workshop participants will increase their ability to acknowledge,
accept and challenge their own biases, increase their ability to
be redemptive in diversity conversations, and increase their ability
to accept - not tolerate - “Others”.
The workshop will take place at
NSU’s East Campus Alumni Hall Auditorium located
at 3100 SW 9th Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Workshop fees are:
- Professional - $100
- Student - $50
- SHSS Student - $10
- Corporate Group - $80
(5 or more professional
registrants will receive a 20% discount)
NOTE: This workshop is approved for continuing
education for mental health and psychology providers. The workshop
will provide 7 hours of Continuing Education.
For more information,
visit http://shss.nova.edu/events or contact Lauren Hill at 954.262.3057. |
