Workshop & Facilitation Offerings

In a society where challenges are multifaceted and complex, my collaborative approach aims to not only understand but unpack the root causes behind the needs of you and your organization. Interested in a topic that you don’t see below? Please reach out and we can work together to craft an offering based on your targeted needs.

Note: Additional workshop creators are credited.

 

The Root Causes of Social Injustices

This session reflects on prior exploration of participant identities and how these identities are related to systems of oppression.

Created by: Ashley R. Johnson & Jacob Schneiderman, University of Pennsylvania 2017

 

Responding to Race-Based Trauma

This session explores race-based trauma experienced by persons of color and ways to engage with techniques to respond to these various forms of trauma.

Understanding Implicit & Explicit Bias

This workshop explores bias, both implicit and explicit, and the connections to both identity and positions of power.

 

Fostering Positive Team Dynamics

This workshop aims to provide general skills practice and conversation around developmental areas often seen in both academic and non-academic settings.

Community Building through Allyship: Anatomy of an Ally

This session (geared towards non-BIPOC participants building their understanding of allyship) explores various types of allyship, the missteps of performative allyship and the impact of power dynamics in relationship building.

 

Exploration of Identity: Intersectionality

This workshop explores the relationship between identity, power and privilege as related to systems of oppression.

Other Topical Areas:

Facilitation training

Mediation/conflict resolution

Cultural competency training

Communication and personality profile training

Mindfulness training

 

My Practitioner Ethos & Pedagogical Framework:

  • Authentic self-reflection

  • Collaborative learning spaces

  • Exploration of identity as the root of all understanding

  • Interactive discussions

What People Are Saying

 

“Ashley was very engaging and tailored the workshop to our group in her language and examples. I really enjoyed the breakout session with other members of our org to discuss different aspects of our identity. I feel like I learned a lot not only about the topic but also about myself and my sisters during the workshop.”

— Karena K., Collegian

 

“I really enjoyed the conversation on relevant social media trends and other topics. It made the discussion more applicable to young people, and wasn't just a general discussion on equality.”

— Kasey P.

“I loved Ashley's energy and how knowledgeable she was. She gave very good examples that helped me further my understanding on topics that I was confused.”

— JAzzy F., Collegian

 

“The identity wheel in the breakout rooms was a good part of the workshop;super thought-provoking and engaging, especially since I was the only person of color in our group, I thought that it was good for all of us to recognize privilege within certain identities, but also still being able to find common ground. The slides/questions were very engaging, also!”

— K.L.