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THIRD LETTER TO WHITE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS: WE ARE PART OF SYSTEMS THAT DISCRIMINATE.

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Mar 6
15 min

THIRD LETTER TO WHITE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS: WE ARE PART OF SYSTEMS THAT DISCRIMINATE.

Dear White and Black Educational Psychologists, We all like to think of ourselves as good people. Most of us educational psychologists would rather remain silent when we see racism then cause waves. You see, we like to be liked and it’s more important (some would say it’s in our EP DNA) that we maintain our good relationships with our schools than speak up. And by racism I am talking about racism as a spectrum from subtle, low-key racism to high-key racism. See the Prejudice

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"BLACK SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS FAILED BY SCHOOLS"

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Mar 3
6 min

"BLACK SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS FAILED BY SCHOOLS"

"Parents reveal struggle to get assessment and support" I am so pleased to have been able to contribute to this news story and to be interviewed by Sinai Fleary, Journalist @TheVoiceNews Check out the article https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/features-news/2023/03/03/black-special-needs-kids-failed-by-schools/#.ZAHWts-e2N9.twitter It really does feel like the cogs in the wheel have started turning in unveiling some of the systemic racism surrounding the misdiagnosis and exc

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DON'T SUFFER IN SILENCE! WE CAN HELP YOU CALL OUT RACISM

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Feb 25
2 min

DON'T SUFFER IN SILENCE! WE CAN HELP YOU CALL OUT RACISM

HOW TO STOP RACISM IN ITS TRACKS. Reading this article made me think about the work I am doing coaching and supervising others in this area. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11788587/NHS-accused-institutional-racism-sidelined-black-nurse.html Racist behaviours within the workplace (and communities) certainly need to be challenged. Unfortunately it’s not always easy to find the courage. I am coaching a number of applied psychologists (and others) who are facing discrim

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BECOME A CHANGE MAKER IN FIGHTING WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Jan 24
1 min

BECOME A CHANGE MAKER IN FIGHTING WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION

by Dr Shungu Hilda M'gadzah "The Six Stages Framework for personal growth and deeper development of conscience awareness is a tool for both personal and organisational development. Stage six of the Framework offers the opportunity for you to embrace leadership, and a higher and deeper understanding of self, with the goal of only having ‘one aligned face’ that is comfortable with moving beyond bias and discrimination." https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/lead/culture/become-a-chang

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How can we create a workplace where 'masks of tolerance' do not exist?

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Jan 17
1 min

How can we create a workplace where 'masks of tolerance' do not exist?

"When we are in the workplace we learn to walk the walk and talk the talk in line with our organisational values and expectations. We proudly wear #mask or faces that communicate acceptance and #tolerance of all people, regardless of their #ethnicity and racial background. The question is: how many of us keep these masks/faces on when we go home?" (M'gadzah, 2023) Ekua Cant and Dr Shungu Hilda M'gadzah invite HR leaders to reflect on how to embrace #leadership and create a tr

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Everyone is talking about the Six Stages Framework!

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Oct 22, 2022
1 min

Everyone is talking about the Six Stages Framework!

The word is spreading about the Six Stages Framework. More and more people are talking about it! Read more here for the evidence. 72 people have signed onto the next free Eventbrite seminar : In what ways do we discriminate? Inclusion Discrimination Profiles. It’s on 2nd November at 7pm BST. Why not come and join us, we have some great discussions. When people register for the event I ask them how they heard about the seminar and it’s amazing how the word is spreading about S

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Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Jun 3, 2022
1 min

A Message of Hope

I wrote a blog THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE EVIL AND WORSE STILL THE INDIFFERENT and then I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about it. So ask me again do I believe in good and evil? The Six Stages Framework and The Prejudice Racism Equity Spectrum can be adapted to help us understand and deal with other areas of discriminations. It does so by providing us with the language and structure to talk about challenging issues. How does the Six Stages Framework help us talk abou

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Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Jun 2, 2022
1 min

Understanding and Dealing with Everyday Discriminations and Behaviours

Unfortunately, my Linkedin Live broadcast did not work so I am sharing the recording I made. The full presentation is available on Anchor Fm as a podcast. https://anchor.fm/shungu-hilda-mgadzah/episodes/Understanding-and-Dealing-with-Everyday-Discriminations-and-Behaviours-e1je2li The Six Stages Framework and The Prejudice Racism Equity Spectrum can be adapted to help us understand and deal with other areas of discriminations. It does so by providing us with the language and

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Let’s Talk About Everyday Discriminations and Behaviours.

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Jun 2, 2022
1 min

Let’s Talk About Everyday Discriminations and Behaviours.

Today, I'm hosting Understanding and Dealing with Everyday Discriminations and Behaviours. Would you like to attend? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shunguhildamgadzah_work-community-hr-activity-6938109428151795712-_EQ-?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web I will be discussing the stages of the SIX STAGES FRAMEWORK from my new book. For a summary of the stages visit my website. https://www.sixstagesframework.com/six-stages-framework/what-are-the-six-stages/

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE EVIL AND WORSE STILL THE INDIFFERENT.

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

May 29, 2022
9 min

THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE EVIL AND WORSE STILL THE INDIFFERENT.

USA shootings- round and round we go: The nightmare merry-go-round which no one seems willing or able to switch off, whilst parents scream get our children off and don’t put any more on. But like some terrifying déjà vu, it carries on turning and the eerie music is all too familiar to us all as we have heard it before. There are those that speak out when they see that things are not right whilst there are others that are silent, in denial, turn the other way and worse still a

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CONSULTATION HELPLINE OFFERING EXPERT ADVICE AND COACHING ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION ISSUES

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

May 28, 2022
3 min

CONSULTATION HELPLINE OFFERING EXPERT ADVICE AND COACHING ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION ISSUES

I am introducing a confidential coaching service which offers the following: A) Opportunity to explore your biases and discriminations with an expert B) Opportunity to reflect on any discriminations (including racism) you may be experiencing within the community or workplace? https://clarity.fm/dr-shungum-gadzah A. Explore your Biases & Discriminations: The Prejudice, Racism & Equity Spectrum Are you ready to do the work? Are you ready to transform your understanding an

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Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

May 25, 2022
1 min

Conversations that make a difference: Community NarrativesChild Q & training for police and one man

"I’m in a hotel sipping coffee and two white guys in their 60's walk in and start playing snooker and we start talking about racism and some of our experiences." This podcast and zoom involves me telling Penny Holding about this conversation and others. Watch or listen to us as two psychologists reflecting on anti-racism and the work required in this area. The conversation helps us reflect on individual experiences of being viewed as racist and how deep quality listening can

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Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Apr 4, 2022
1 min

The Book is finally out!

IT'S FINALLY OUT!!! UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING WITH EVERYDAY RACISM- SIX STAGES FRAMEWORK CHECK IT OUT ON AMAZON Includes reflections on the events of the last few years including the murder of George Floyd and where professional groups including educational psychologists are in the journey towards understanding and dealing with racism. My Book is finally out! Check it on link below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Dealing-Everyday-Racism-Framework/dp/1909675318/ref=sr_

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Return of the Prejudice Racism Spectrum Online Seminars

Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Jan 30, 2022
1 min

Return of the Prejudice Racism Spectrum Online Seminars

We are running more online seminars on the Prejudice Racism Equity Spectrum starting from 17th February recurring every month, 7pm-8.30pm GMT/ UK time. Check out the details by following the link below. #prejudiceracismspectrum #antiracism #antiracist #diversityequityandinclusion #diversityandinclusion #everydayCHpsychology #neurodiversity #psychology #research #sixstageconceptualframework #sixstagesframework #checkmybiases #unconsciousbias #identities #cavesofprivilege #con

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Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Sep 20, 2021
1 min

DEI Training for a Local Authority

On Wednesday, I am delivering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training for a large Local Authority- approx 70 attendees on line. They are particularly interested in the Six Stages Framework for Understanding and dealing with racism. The participants include educational psychologists, specialist teachers, advisory inclusion teachers and leads, school counsellors, portage teachers, occupational therapists etc. What key messages would you be keen to cover if you were delivering th

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Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah

Sep 19, 2021
1 min

DEI Training for LA

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