Conference
“Is It Safe to Say This Here?”: Building Safety in Diversity Dialogues, Student Counseling Service
Author
- Taylor Locker (Iowa State University)
Abstract
Diversity dialogues can bring a community together, enhance interpersonal understanding, increase self-awareness, and reduce prejudicial beliefs. But these dialogues can be so difficult! Sometimes the conversation doesn’t seem to go well and we may not know why. Through didactic, experiential, and discussion components, participants will gain understanding about psychological, emotional, and interpersonal struggles that students and others may experience during diversity dialogues. This session will explore potential barriers to safety and trust within diversity dialogues, and participants will learn what can help facilitate emotional safety and trust within a group.