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Dismantling Racism Series 6: Whiteness: The Dangerous and Damaging Illusion of Power
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 7:30 PM EDT
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Dismantling Racism: Building Anti-Racist Psychiatrists Series 6
Whiteness: The Dangerous and Damaging Illusion of Power

 

This event is part of our series, Dismantling Racism: Building Anti-Racist Psychiatrists, helping to bring awareness, education, reflection, and empathy to build a community of anti-racist psychiatrists.

Join us for our sixth installment, Whiteness: The Dangerous and Damaging Illusion of Power. In the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing, many Americans became introspective about what it meant to be racialized (black, white, or non-black person of color) in America, what their role was in this imbalanced social construct, and contemplating ways to right the scales of justice. Whiteness is a dimension of racism that elevates the rights, values, beliefs, and experiences of people who are called white over people of color. Built on false theories and assumptions about race, it introduces a toxic dynamic into relationships and the environments in which relationships occur.  Led by Christine Schmidt, LCSW, CGP, this workshop will explore how the ideology and practices of whiteness are damaging to people of all racial identities and how those privileged by this identity can confront racism.

We intend for this to be a safe space to collectively share our complex thoughts and emotions surrounding these topics and brainstorm ways we can come together to support each other, colleagues, patients, and the community at large. We hope to see you there!

Event Details
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
7:30 PM
Virtual- Attend from Anywhere!
 
A link to join will be sent to your email address prior to the event.

FREE for all NYCPS Members and APA Members of other District Branches! 

This event is supported by NYCPS Platinum Partner, PRMS.

 

Christine Schmidt, LCSW, CGP, is a white-identified, cisgender female psychotherapist in Brooklyn, New York. She provides combined group and individual psychotherapy that is informed by a social justice perspective. As a racial literacy consultant in education and mental health, she is committed to helping clients and organizations deepen their commitment to undoing white racism and historical arrangements of power. Christine has published articles about race in psychoanalytic and group journals and has contributed to books on these subjects. She co-chairs the Work Group for Racial Equity of the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society. For upcoming external educational opportunities through racial literacy groups, click here.