Racial Trauma

The goal of this facilitator-led training module is to:

increase awareness of racial trauma and systemic racism
foster culturally responsive teaching strategies
employ equity-centered decision making
support students’ mental health through empathetic communication and inclusive campus spaces

TAKE A SELF-ASSESSMENT SURVEY

Training modules are tailored to three competency levels—foundational, intermediate and advanced—each of which encompasses specific knowledge, skills and actions (KSAs) that promote racial equity. Take the Self-Assessment Survey to determine your initial competency level.

Self-Assessment Survey

START RACIAL TRAUMA TRAINING

This training module is designed to be conducted in a half-day workshop (approximately 3-4 hours). Participants will engage in personal reflection, transformative conversations, and interactive activities to develop culturally responsive approaches that create healing spaces for marginalized racial and ethnic groups.

Introduction

- Welcome and overview of the training module’s objectives
- Understanding the concept of racial trauma in higher education and its impact and the campus community

Recognizing Racial Trauma

- Definition and manifestations of racial trauma, with a focus on experiences in educational settings
- Research findings on the psychological and emotional effects of racial discrimination and disparities

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