Making a Difference in the Lives of Students (GSCA 2023 Annual Conference)

November 1–3, 2023

Augusta, Georgia

Unlearning Early Messages of Bias

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT

Cumming

Target Audience

Counselor Educator/Supervisor

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Beginner Counselors (1-4 years)

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Advocacy

Abstract

We receive messages of stereotypes and assumptions at an early age. This session will focus on what those early messages are and where they come from. Participants will have an opportunity to identify experiences that have consciously and unconsciously shaped their identities, assumptions about others and people in their world view. Particpants will also reflect on how we can unlearn those messages in order to reduce the impact of bias on our students and communities.