Racial Literacy Consultation Group

Racial Literacy Consultation Groups: Professional Development for Helping Professionals
Information about upcoming groups are available at Racial Literacy Groups.

The Racial Literacy Consultation Group aims to strengthen helping professional’s capacity to understand and respond to racial dynamics. Internalized racial oppression, racialized sexual fantasies, racial identity concerns, colorism, privilege and disempowerment impact interpersonal connections. Being able to honestly examine race-related issues enhances personal and professional self-confidence.

The Racial Literacy Consultation Group meets for six sessions. Participants will be invited to identify their professional development goals for the duration of the group. Group leaders will provide brief didactic presentations that incorporate best practices and are based on members’ goals. Participants will be expected to bring in examples from their professional and community experiences, with particular attention to transference and countertransference dilemmas in which societal stereotypes as well as familial re-enactments occur.