Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Training
Note: Attendance is mandatory for all sessions to receive a certificate.
March 6 – Having Hard Conversations
We discuss the topic of communication, listening and defining difficult conversations and their importance to dealing with conflict before it becomes a crisis. Recognizing the common challenges in difficult conversations around policy and regulation vs personal values and how they can be barriers to access and understanding a client, co-worker, or employee/manger relationship. Identify personal biases and how this affects communication.
March 13 – Understanding Unconscious Bias
We delve into the topic of unconscious bias and its impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations within health care settings and beyond. We will learn how biases can unintentionally influence decisions and client dynamics. By understanding and addressing unconscious bias, we can create a more equitable and inclusive environment for all people to thrive in.
March 20 – Self-Acceptance and Confidence Building
We engage participants in the act of self-acceptance in the context of confidence building which refers to embracing and appreciating oneself as you are, with both strengths and weaknesses. It involves recognizing and acknowledging one’s unique qualities, experiences, and individuality without judgment or the need for external validation.
March 27 - Diversity of thought
We discuss “Diversity of Thought” The inclusion of a wide range of perspectives, opinions, and ideas within a group or community. It goes beyond visible diversity factors such as race, gender, or age, and focuses on the richness that comes from individuals who think differently, have varied experiences, and bring unique insights to the table.
April 3rd – Do I belong here?
We discuss how the feeling of belonging is a complex and subjective experience, but there are several indicators that may suggest you belong in a particular place or community. Here are some signs that you might belong in a particular place.
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This training does not attempt to be all things to all people. Some peer support roles require specialized skills that are not required in most other settings. Other topics that might be important in many settings require more intensive training beyond basics. For these reasons, this training focuses on the core skills, while introducing such topics and pointing toward other learning resources. Diagnostic and pharmaceutical information is readily available, constantly changing, and of limited relevance within peer support relationships, therefore are not included in this training.
This training involves written individual and group exercises, role-playing scenarios in dyads and triads, and some written homework. Basic literacy skills are required, but the writing is by no means expected to be on an ‘academic’ level. PeerWorks and our trainers will make every effort to accommodate for literacy and other challenges provided we are alerted to the need well in advance.
PeerWorks will seek funding and partnership opportunities to develop additional modules and continuing education pieces for specific skills or settings. We welcome suggestions and feedback around what topics you feel would be priorities. If you are accepted and complete training, please be sure to complete our confidential feedback survey which will help identify strengths and areas of improvement for the program and of our trainers.
All training materials are copyright of PeerWorks and trademarks are pending. Taking the Core Skills training does not qualify or permit participants to train others. Trainers of PeerWorks' program are specially authorized to use it. Unauthorized use, copying, distribution or dissemination of OPDI materials is prohibited.