Warm-Up

Let’s take some time to situate ourselves in the context of microaggressions and warm-up our minds! This can be a big topic to begin thinking about, so let’s first try and connect this with our own experiences.

First, let’s review some strategies that are available to you if you are feeling unsafe at any point in this module, or if you are reflecting on difficult experiences in the workplace. If you are feeling unsafe at any point, know you can:

1. Take a pause from this training to collect yourself and your thoughts.
2. Reach out to someone who provides a safe space for you to talk, either inside or outside the workplace.
3. Reach out to local community organizations, or your workplace for support.

With these strategies in mind, take some time to reflect on and answer the following question. Remember that there is no right or wrong answer here, this is a space for you to reflect on your own experiences and situate yourself in this content.

Now that you have had a chance to reflect on your own experience, let’s jump into the learning more about what microaggressions are, and how we can work to prevent them!