Enhancing PTK work through inclusive and effective communication: the REFLECT strategy
Mar 7, 2:00 pm
- 2:55 pm
Faculty' identities play a significant role in the ability to effectively communicate with others. Although communication is a fundamental aspect of a healthy workplace, there often is insufficient attention paid to how PTK faculty' identities and life experiences impact communication with individuals who have different identities, values, and experiences (including other PTK and TTK faculty, supervisors, colleagues and students).
This workshop will introduce a model of inclusive communication, informed by psychological research on identity and cultural humility, aimed at enhancing collaboration and reducing conflict. Participants will explore how racial and gender identities intersect with PTK rank in affecting our work, and learn how to identify signs of both insufficient and excessive focus on these identities. The workshop also will introduce the REFLECT strategy, a tool for integrating identity awareness and cultural humility into communication to foster a more inclusive work environment. Participants will be invited to apply the REFLECT strategy to case scenarios experienced by PTK faculty.
Presenters
Nazish M. Salahuddin Dr. Nazish Salahuddin is a principal lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Psychology where she has served as a faculty member for over 15 years. Dr. Salahuddin teaches courses related to identity, diversity and counseling. She previously served as Assistant Chair for Equity and Inclusion in the Department of Psychology and led the departmental Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Dr. Salahuddin developed and led a Rapid Response Team to respond to incidents of bias in the Department of Psychology, created and leads a pipeline mentoring program for first generation students and students of color interested in pursuing doctoral studies in psychology, and heads the Department of Psychology's climate assessment initiative. Through her teaching, mentoring, and leadership, Dr. Salahuddin strives to contribute to a healthy, affirming, fair, and compassionate climate for students and faculty. Dr. Salahuddin is a licensed psychologist in the State of Maryland.
Karen M. O’Brien Dr. Karen M. O'Brien is a professor in the Department of Psychology and also serves as the faculty ombuds at the University of Maryland. Through her research, teaching, and service, Dr. O'Brien strives to generate knowledge to address social concerns, to educate and mentor students to achieve their potential, to assist faculty in creating equitable, inclusive, and healthy work environments, and to contribute to the communities where she lives and works. Dr. O'Brien studies factors related to successful management of work and family, grief counseling and related interventions, and dating violence. She teaches courses on intimate partner violence and death, dying and grieving, and arranges service learning experiences for undergraduates who work with children living in shelters for abused women. Dr. O'Brien is a licensed psychologist in the State of Maryland and a fellow of the American Psychological Association.