“Mindful Allyship: An Intro Course for

Heart-felt Racial Healing”

4-Week Introductory Course

First in a series of offerings for Racial Healing Allies

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February 9 - March 2, 2021

3:30PT, 5:30CT, 6:30ET

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Description:

In this live, online e-course, we will deep-dive into the inner work of racial healing. We will investigate how racism operates in us and through us, explore the systemic nature of racial oppression, and develop racial literacy for more effective engagement on this difficult topic. We will incorporate readings from leading racial justice advocates.  Throughout this intellectually and emotionally rigorous course, mindfulness, meditation, and a variety of other healing exercises will sustain us throughout our work. Participants will engage in deep conceptual learning, interactive exercises, personal reflection, and dedicated small group exploration. Join us to become an empowered racial healing ally in your school, organization, community, and beyond.  You will be provided with an e-workbook; you will be asked to purchase a journal for the course. With successful course completion, you will receive an anti-bias training certificate and the option to earn continuing education units from two organizations offering credits for a modest fee (CEU’s). NOTE: This course is designed to hold a shared container for all of us; it is not an affinity course. To support "affinity-based" work that is conducive in racial healing, there is an optional 30-minute gathering space directly after each session for those choosing to engage in this way. There is no set-agenda or new content prepared for this 30 minute gathering.

 

Outcomes: 

• Utilize the foundation of mindful awareness necessary for this work

• Explore individual racial identity 

• Understand and recognize : 

  • Systemic racism/whiteness

  • Implicit bias

  • White fragility 

• Become racially literate in order to improve ability to talk about race and racism  

• Develop ability to challenge negative/harmful racial thoughts and behaviors

• Connect with a caring community of people committed to racial healing & justice

• Accept the ongoing nature of this work and a path to continue your journey

• Anti-bias Training Certificate

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QUESTIONS? Please email racialhealingallies@gmail.com

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Logistics of Introductory E-Course

 

This deep-dive introductory course will follow a weekly format of reading, our live virtual session of 2 hours, and an Ally-Pod group session of 1 hour.  Your Ally-Pod will have ~4 members and will be given a format and prompts/activities each week.  Your Ally-Pod will be assigned during Session #1, where you will get to exchange emails and select your first meeting date.  You can expect to invest at least 5 hours weekly for 4 weeks in this work.   

 

If you miss a live session, you may listen to the recording which will be available for 5 days.  This timeline is to intentionally keep you at pace with the group and your Ally-Pod. 

 

Course includes a workbook. All participants also have life-time access to the private Racial Healing Allies FB Page - a community of like-minded equity warriors engaged in "the work" where healing conversations, compassionate debate, thought-partnership, sharing, and resources are highly encouraged.  All participants will earn an Anti-Bias Training Certificate upon completion of post-survey.

 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - CEUs are available via Brandman University.

 

There are no refunds.  You may use the amount towards a financial credit in a future Racial Healing Ally offering.