Coping with discrimination: Tools for the targeted and their allies

Affirm yourself

Identify with your culture in a positive way

Develop a support system, and don't forget the importance of spirituality

Empower yourself

Turn negative situations around:

• Name your negative feelings

• Do a reality check

• Time for a positive spin: Reframe the situation and verbally state both sides

Accept that you're going to make mistakes

Increase your understanding

Own your opinions

Inform your associates about implicit bias