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Anatomy of Racial Micro-Aggressions

Christine Schmidt

    International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
    |March 7, 2024
    PubMed

    Insights

    Group leaders can transform racial micro-aggressions into learning opportunities. By examining myths and beliefs, they can dismantle harm and foster healing within diverse groups.

    Area of Science:

    • Social Psychology
    • Group Dynamics
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Racial micro-aggressions are common in ongoing groups.
    • Group leaders often avoid addressing these harmful incidents.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explain the unintentional commission of racial micro-aggressions.
    • To illustrate how group leaders can address micro-aggressions as learning opportunities.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of clinical vignettes depicting racial micro-aggressions in a mixed-race group.
    • Application of leader's countertransference and racial dynamics knowledge.
    • Re-examination of vignettes through a race-critical lens.

    Main Results:

    • Racial micro-aggressions, both verbal and non-verbal, were identified in group interactions.
    • Countertransference and racial dynamics provide insight into micro-aggression dynamics.
    • A race-critical lens facilitates understanding and intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Group leaders can proactively address racial micro-aggressions.
    • Intervening in micro-aggressions can promote group learning and healing.
    • Developing skills to address racial dynamics is crucial for group leaders.

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