First Friday Forum: : Minnesota Nice and Race Relations: Engaging in Difficult Dialogue to Build Real Relationships
Friday, June 03, 2022, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Category: First Friday Forum (CE)
First Friday Forum: Minnesota Nice and Race Relations: Engaging in Difficult Dialogue to Build Real RelationshipsFriday, June 3, 2022 This program will be held virtually via Zoom. Details with instruction on how to view the webinar will be sent to all registrants the day before the program (6/2). Program: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT Friday Forums are cosponsored with the Metropolitan State University Psychology Department. About the Program: Minnesota Nice is characterized by being polite, friendly, mild mannered, passive aggressive. These characteristics imply polite friendliness and an aversion to open confrontation. This talk examine the cultural landscape in MN and how characteristics of MN Nice affect race relations in Minnesota (and other parts of the country and world). The research indicates that the myth of colorblindness and neutrality in relationships is not ideal for race relations. Implications for therapeutic interventions will be discussed. This is an experiential talk and participants should be prepared to have their videos on and participate in breakout rooms. Participants will be able to: The speaker has no conflicts of interest to report. About the Presenter: The Minnesota Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Minnesota Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: If you need disability related accommodations to make this event accessible, please contact the Metropolitan State University Center for Accessibility Resources, 651-793-1549, or [email protected]. Registration Pricing:
*Retired members have the option to pay the regular member rate to receive CE credit or take advantage of the discounted price with no CE. MPA wants all members to have access to quality CE opportunities. If you are an MPA member and due to COVID-19 you are unable to work full time and can’t pay the full registration fee, please contact [email protected] to make other arrangements with staff. Click here for PDF program flyer and registration form. |