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

 

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