Table 2.
Mentor training session topics to support microaggression coping mechanisms.
| Coping Mechanisms | Mentoring Domains ii | Training Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Resisting/Reclaiming Voice | Address diversity Communicate |
Dispute resolution techniques |
| Communication skills: Audience analysis | ||
| Holding difficult conversations | ||
| Giving/getting feedback | ||
| Retreating, Reframing, Withdrawing | Assess understanding Align expectations Address diversity |
Self-awareness tools: Self-efficacy |
| Communication skills: Audience analysis | ||
| Communication style identification | ||
| Mentor: Role model | ||
| Support group identification | ||
| Rejecting or Stonewalling | Assess understanding Communication |
Implicit bias training |
| Emotional intelligence training | ||
| Restraining and Internalizing | Promote development Foster independence |
Communication skills: Self-awareness: self-esteem |
| Emotional intelligence training | ||
| Seeking Support and Reconnecting (with safe spaces) | Communicate Foster independence |
Communication skills: Active listening |
| Communication tools: Journaling | ||
| Redoubling (efforts) | Address diversity Align expectations |
Organization skills: Goal setting |
| Communication skills: Aligning expectation |
ii [55].