Insidious Niceness: Understanding Intersections of Whiteness, Femininity, and Power

A foundational session that explores how “niceness” became a replacement for meaningful, authentic, and growth-oriented relationships with colleagues, direct reports, and program clients within the helping professions. This session explores how “being nice” is a racialized and gendered tool of oppression and where it shows up in our work. Get ready to explore how to move beyond niceness through the skills of transformative conflict using tools of self-awareness and emotional regulation.