LGBTQ, Implicit Bias and Massage, 3 CE
Most of us see it on a daily basis in some form or another. It appears in our social media feeds. We watch it on television, are aware of it in the workplace, and see it in society. Occasionally, we witness it firsthand in social settings, among our friends and families. Sometimes we become targets of it and realize it leaves a painful, unforgettable memory of the moment. Sometimes we are guilty of it ourselves.
What is this phenomenon? It’s discrimination or implicit bias which is rooted in the belief that all individuals fit neatly into predefined categories.
Thoughts and feelings are “implicit” if we are unaware. We have a bias when, instead of being neutral, we have a preference for (or against) a person or a group of people. We use the term “implicit bias” when we have attitudes toward people or associate stereotypes with them without conscious knowledge. Implicit bias is held universally and is not limited by race, gender or coutry of origin.
In this course we will explore Implicit Bias, Discrimination and how it impacts us, the healthcare field and the massage therapy industry. We’ll take a closer look at the LGBTQ community, history, struggles, strides and triumphs, civil rights and in how it affects the LGBTQ community.
The objective of this course is to gain an understanding of how to provide a positive massage experience for all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, age, physical appearance, beliefs or personal choices. Our hope is that this course will help to increase the knowledge and confidence of the massage therapist while working with diverse populations.
What is Implicit Bias
Civil Rights Act, 1964
History, Politics and Victories
Working With The LGBTQ Community and Massage\
Conclusion and the Civil Rights Act, 1964
Course Information
How To Take This Course
Navigating The Course