Coping with Racism: a Wellbeing Workshop for BAME students
When:
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Venue:
Online
**UPDATE: Unfortunately, this workshop is now full but please join the waiting list by completing the online booking form with an email address you check regularly. If tickets become available, the whole waiting list will be emailed at the same time and it'll be first come first served to secure the ticket by booking online. We are planning to repeat this event next term in January/February 2021 and the waiting list will be notified about the details**
This workshop is only for current Birkbeck students who self-identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic or People of Colour; please respect this need for dedicated safe talking spaces when signing up.
These are challenging times, particularly with the attention on racism and Black Lives Matter, and the disproportionate effect of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)* people.
This new workshop is a chance for BAME students to:
- explore the impact of racism on your life including your studies, mental health, and identity
- share experiences and connect with others to counteract the feelings of isolation in hard times
- think about ways you can improve your wellbeing when encountering racism
It will include: a presentation from the facilitator; a group discussion; information on wellbeing and support.
It will be facilitated by Ayan Ali, a Black member of the Birkbeck Counselling Service team. This workshop is only for current Birkbeck students who self-identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic or People of Colour; please respect this need for dedicated safe talking spaces when signing up. There is a 10-minute cut off for late entry to avoid disruption and there will be closing reflections at the end; please ensure you can attend the whole session before booking.
This live workshop (not recorded) will be held on Microsoft Teams and the link will only be sent to students who have booked in advance on My Birkbeck events. You will need to keep your camera on so we can see and engage with each other, have a microphone, and avoid being overheard so the group has confidentiality (earphones can help with privacy). It'll be a maximum of 20 people in the group so we can easily participate in one conversation, in an informal and supportive way. Racism is an emotional topic and self-care is encouraged. You’re welcome to join and just share what you're comfortable with in that moment, there is no requirement to speak.
If you have any questions, contact the facilitator Ayan at counselling-services@bbk.ac.uk.
*The use of ‘BAME’ is used here but acknowledged as a problematic term because it doesn’t differentiate between groups.
Contact name:
Jo Myddelton