24. White Savior Complex with Ms. Duane

14/12/2020 1h 8min
24. White Savior Complex with Ms. Duane

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It's pervasive... It's insidious... And it might be (if we're being honest here)... a compelling, even tempting self-narrative for many of us white folx . White Savior Complex (WSC) is alive and well, and it's a storyline that on the surface might appear to be helpful, but is actually deeply harmful to those it reaches.   In this episode, I speak with teacher-turned-PhD student, Ms. Duane, about WSC and the ways it manifests and impacts the students and families we serve.  She walks us through the 5 actionable ways that white educators can begin combating WSC in ourselves and why this is so very important.  Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss: People of color don't want (or need) to be "saved." We - as their teacher or provider - cannot possibly be a better support than those individuals already within their community. “We should not want to save kids. If you are in this profession to save a child, you are in the wrong profession. We are here to support and love and advocate and facilitate and enrich… but we are not their saviors.” - Ms. Duane   Episode Show Notes: www.traumacamp.com/24   Want to Join Our Community? Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumacampforteachers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TraumaCamp/ Get Our Special Podcast Email Updates Every Week: www.traumacamp.com/podcast Trauma Camp Website: www.traumacamp.com