Microaggressions: Awareness, Impact, and Pathways Toward Effective Intervention

A Two-Part Virtual Seminar Series

Facilitated by: Adaiah Lasalle, LCSW 

The SWEET Institute is proud to present a timely and important two-part virtual seminar exploring the nature, forms, impact, and intervention strategies related to microaggressions in personal, clinical, educational, workplace, and community settings.

This seminar series will be facilitated by Adaiah Lasalle, LCSW, a clinician, facilitator, educator, and emerging voice in the areas of social awareness, identity, internalized oppression, healing, communication, and transformation. Adaiah is also a co-author of the SWEET Institute Publishing book Rewriting the Script: The Power of Transforming Inner Dialogue in Oppressed Communities. 

Microaggressions are often subtle, automatic, and difficult to recognize, yet their cumulative impact can significantly affect emotional well-being, relationships, workplace culture, psychological safety, engagement, trust, and overall mental health. These interactions may occur intentionally or unintentionally, verbally or nonverbally, individually or systemically.

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Time: 8pm-9:30pm (EDT)
CEU: 1
Location: Online via zoom

This course is eligible for 1 CEU for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychologists in New York State

For more information about CEU approval, please click here.

This two-part seminar is designed to help participants better understand:

• What microaggressions are

• The various forms microaggressions can take

• The psychological, emotional, relational, and systemic impact of microaggressions

• Why microaggressions are often overlooked or misunderstood

• The role of implicit bias, assumptions, conditioning, and social learning

• The impact on communication, trust, belonging, and emotional safety

• Practical strategies for responding to and addressing microaggressions effectively

• How to foster more validating, conscious, and psychologically safe environments

Part One: Understanding Microaggressions

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Time: 8-9:30pm (EDT)

Participants will explore the foundations of microaggressions, including common examples, categories, lived experiences, psychological impact, and the ways they influence individuals, teams, systems, and communities.

Part Two: Intervention, Communication, and Transformation

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Time: 8-9:30pm (EDT)

Participants will explore practical approaches for addressing microaggressions constructively, including communication strategies, emotional regulation, validation, accountability, repair, allyship, and creating cultures of awareness and respect.

This seminar is appropriate for:

• Mental health professionals

• Social workers

• Educators

• Healthcare professionals

• Organizational leaders

• Community advocates

• Students and trainees

• Human service professionals

• Anyone interested in improving communication, awareness, inclusion, and human connection

Participants can expect a thoughtful, engaging, science-informed, and practical learning experience designed to move beyond awareness toward meaningful action and transformation.

Format

Two-Part Virtual Seminar Series

90 Minutes Per Session

For registration and additional information, click here. .

Here's what attendees have been saying about SWEET seminars:

"My overall experience with SWEET has been one of intellectual, emotional, and clinical growth." - Anne-Elizabeth, LCSW-R

"An excellent forum for learning and improving our clinical skills." - Nelson, LMSW

"The facilitator is very engaging, makes me feel very welcome, and encourages my participation." - Donna, LMSW