Responding to Behavior That Makes You Feel Uncomfortable
This event is open to all UMA Staff.
Most people have at some point been subjected to unexpected behavior that is unwelcome, such as behavior that is aggressive, lewd, provocative or socially inappropriate. This may occur in the workplace, at social gatherings or in public venues. In many of these instances our ability to respond effectively is often compromised because of fear, confusion and/or inexperience in addressing unwanted behaviors. This course examines the nature of unwelcome behavior, as well as how and why we respond the way we do, and offers insights into how we can be prepared to effectively respond in the future when confronted with unwelcome behaviors.
Workshop Objectives
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand the variety of unwelcome behaviors and the possible motivations behind them
- Describe the obstacles commonly faced by those attempting to respond
- Identify effective techniques for setting limits on unwelcome behaviors
- Describe avenues for getting support after experiencing an unwelcome episode
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