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Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Psychological safety is a critical concept of inclusivity for teams and the people that lead them. In a psychologically safe workplace, staff members are encouraged to develop vulnerable, healthy workplace collaboration across differences that increase morale, motivation, and support. Whether you’re an HR professional or a programs director, this training will support you to manage a workplace that fosters psychological safety, inclusivity, and belonging for all.
Join us for an insightful 90-minute online training webinar where we will explore the importance of psychological safety in the workplace! Specific concepts, tools, and learnings include:
1. Measuring the psychological safety of your team
2. Moving from inclusion to belonging and other supportive behaviors
3. Understanding the psychological safety of your team and/or organization
Though the training webinar will be geared towards those who manage or lead teams, creating psychological safety is a universal workplace strategy that anyone can learn from. Don't miss this opportunity to create a supportive and inclusive work culture!
Facilitated by: Brienne “BC” Colston, CPC (she/they) and Lisa C White, LCSW-R
Brienne “BC” Colston, CPC (she/they) is an ICF-accredited Certified Professional Coach, facilitator, and organizational development consultant committed to fostering leadership and transformation. A native of the South Bronx, BC currently serves as the Co-Executive Director of Community Healing & Transformation at the U.S. Department of Arts & Culture (USDAC), a grassroots action network dedicated to equipping artists and cultural organizers with the tools to drive meaningful social change. Prior to this role, BC was the Founder and Executive Director of Brown Girl Recovery (BGR), a healing justice collective of artists, social workers, educators, and consultants established in 2017. BC is the co-founder of Sunflower Strategists LLC, which provides strategic guidance in training facilitation and anti-oppressive workplace management.
Professional Image alt text: Brienne “BC” Colston, CPC: This is not a professional headshot. The person depicted is a Black femme shown from the shoulders up, looking directly at the camera with a lavender top, lavender disco ball earrings and cheetah-print glasses. The background appears to be a simple, well-lit backdrop. Their expression is confident, with a slight smile.
Lisa C White, LCSW-R’s career spans 25 years devoted to the well-being of vulnerable children and their families in New York. As a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, she provides therapeutic services to a diverse clientele with a focus on trauma. Lisa also serves as CEO of L White Consulting, LLC, providing capacity-building services to individuals and agencies using a human-centered and inclusive framework to enhance workspaces and support staff. Our services include training, organizational consultations, strategic planning, and coaching. We also organize events such as job fairs, networking functions, and training retreats. Before this, Ms. White served in various capacities where she managed, created, and developed programs within CBOs, hospitals, mental health, early childhood, and child welfare.
Professional Image alt text: Lisa C White, LCSW-R: This is a professional headshot. The person depicted is a Black woman shown from the shoulders up, smiling directly at the camera with an orange sleeveless top on. The background appears to be a hallway lobby backdrop.
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