Black Counselors-in-Training Virtual Support Group: Dealing with Microaggressions, Racism, and Oppression
Advancing the 2024/2025 ASGW presidential initiative to “Illuminate the multifaceted needs of the Black community while exploring how innovative modalities and social justice approaches can be successfully integrated to address the needs identified through group work” ASGW Special Initiatives Committee will host, “Collaborative Connections: Black Counselors-in-Training Virtual Support Group.”
The group provides Black counselors-in-training an opportunity to connect virtually with an affirming community of peers to share one’s journey, gain valuable resources, and find encouragement as one progresses through counselor training. This affinity-based support group offers a welcoming space to build meaningful connections and foster professional growth. The group will be facilitated by Dr. Breon Rose, PhD, LCPC and Dr. Ericka Cables, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS.
The support group meets the 3rd Friday of each month from February to May at 7PM- 8:30PM EST.
Schedule:
- February 21st: Belongingness: Developing a Counselor Identity
- March 21st: Navigating Academic Culture: Tools & Resources
- April 18th: Dealing with Microaggressions, Racism, and Oppression
- May 16th: Community Connectedness: Finding Allies and Counterspaces
Individuals are welcome to join any or all of the sessions. Individuals must register in advance and the registration link below will be used for all four sessions. There is no cost to attend, all sessions are FREE.
Register to attend
For questions or more information contact Dr. Jennifer Culver (Jennifer.culver@sru.edu) or Dr. Claire Martin (clairemartin@webster.edu)
