Implicit Bias
Our brains are wired to make quick judgments, and implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes and assumptions that influence how we perceive and interact with others, often without our awareness. These biases may be triggered by social characteristics such as age, gender, sexual orientation, race, culture, education level, and health status. This workshop invites participants to take a reflective and practical deep dive into their own implicit biases and examine how they impact service delivery across diverse populations. Participants will explore barriers and disparities in access to and delivery of health care services, the effects of stereotypes, racism, and discrimination, the importance of cultural competence in ethical practice, and effective strategies social workers can use to recognize, interrupt, and reduce implicit bias in professional settings.
