Celebrating the Multiracial Experience

Outline

This workshop is for BIPOC professionals, students, trainers and supervisors in the caring professions.

Average rating –  10 out of 10

“I left with a fresh sense of belonging and some nourishing new perspectives on my identity”

“An atmosphere of deep trust and comfort was created (even in the uncomfortable moments), helped tremendously by how the workshop was facilitated”

This workshop is a response to the demand for a safe space to address the ‘colour conundrum’ arising from issues around shadism/colourism and the multiracial experience, from participants of the “Challenge of racism” workshops created by Dr Isha McKenzie-Mavinga.

This one-day in-person workshop for BIPOC participants will offer an inclusive space where participants can unravel some of the nuances and intersecting oppressions associated with skin colour oppression and multiracial relationships. The ethos of a black empathic approach will be used to encourage reflection and dialogue to enhance practice in this key area of anti-racist therapeutic and support work.

Aim of this training

• To offer a safe space for sharing, support, understanding and exploration of shadism/colourism and mixed racial heritage experiences.
• To help develop an affirming and supportive dialogue about the topic.
• To facilitate exercises and reflection for discussion.

Who should attend this training

This workshop is for BIPOC professionals, students, trainers and supervisors in the caring professions who want greater insight into the trauma and stresses of identity and language to be proactive in eliminating internalised racism and skin tone oppression.

Facilitators

Lydia Puricelli and Sharon Hastings (Jamila Andersson observing)

Venue

Canada Water Library
21 Surrey Quays Road
London
SE16 7AR