Participants continue to learn strategies and skills including how to rebound, move beyond feelings of guilt and shame to practice a meaningful apology in the setting of a microaggression. Brené Brown’s 4-step process supports participants practice of specific strategies to build resilience. A discussion of microaggressions, their impact and the difference between ‘Calling in’ vs ‘Calling out’ is supported by using role play to practice interrupting a microaggression using strategies from the ACTION Model. To close, participants will review the topics and skills from the 4-part series and celebrate their growth. 

Key Takeaways:

• Identify risk factors associated with Imposter Syndrome 
• Learn the difference between impact vs. intent of communication and behavior 
• Learn the Bystander Effect and ways to overcome it 
• Identify microaggressions and their impact 

This activity has been submitted to American Nurses Association Massachusetts for approval to award contact hours. American Nurses Association Massachusetts is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call ANA-NY Executive Director Jeanine Santelli at (518) 949-9254.