Courses

Introduction to Cultural Humility

Cultural humility does not assume an end point but rather a commitment to life-long learning. It is an approach that helps us create equitable lives, communities, and institutions through the intentional practice of meeting others where they are, building intentional relationships, addressing power differentials, institutionalizing organizational consistency, and focusing on unlearning personal biases.

This workshop introduces you to and provides an overview of the core philosophy of cultural humility and its four core principles, as well as its founders and historical roots.

What you will learn:

Be familiar with the historical backdrop of the cultural humility movement
Increase your comfort in talking about the four core principles of cultural humility
Develop an action plan for expanding your integration of cultural humility into daily life
Increase your comfort in talking about the four core principles of cultural humility
Develop an action plan for expanding your integration of cultural humility into daily life

Workshops typically include:

Introductions, energizers, and experiential learning activities
Mindfulness and journaling practices
Viewing of the Principles and Practice of Cultural Humility, by Dr. Vivian Chavez
Overview of the four core principles
Small group discussion about how to foster cultural humility in daily life
Action planning

Who should attend:

DEI leaders, chief diversity or equity officers, administrators, classified professionals, students, program leaders, clergy, community center staff, counselors, educators, therapists, coaches, social workers, and mentors
Anyone who works directly with other people
Anyone who works in an organization/network/coalition dedicated to ensuring the cultural safety, health, well-being, sense of belonging, and equity for themselves and others