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We invite Community Psychologists and those engaged in community work to write or re-post their ideas and stories from their work.

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Bearing Witness to Palestinian Struggles for Decolonization

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SCRA Member, Urmitapa Dutta shares her perspective and some resources for understanding the Israeli and Palestinian conflict.

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Blog: Taíno Psychology Offers Different Ways of Thinking and Engaging in Academic Research

Posted in: Blog, Inspiration, Marginalized Groups
Indigenous Taíno psychology is not usually centered in mainstream western thought. My own Taíno lineage has been the “fertile ground” that has informed the spirituality that I practice.

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Blog: We Said It’d be Meaningful Not Easy: Navigating the (Unexpected) Hardships of Qualitative Research

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The Hope Resilience Action Study was developed by Black and Latina women scholars to amplify the lived experiences of Afro Latina/Caribbean, Black, and Latina girls. The study required review by the institutional review board (IRB). The IRB reviewers shared concerns about inclusive definitions of gender and sexual orientation. This is what we did next.

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Blog: A Vision for the Community Psychology Profession: A Vocation to Society

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I have found my vocation asking for justice against the surrounding systems of oppression, and asking to reveal its full potential. The practice of Community Psychology is a calling to develop a unique, interdisciplinary skillset so that one can partner with and amplify the voices of marginalized communities. It is a calling to understand, then […]

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Towards Action in Community Psychology: Using Intersectionality to Promote Youth Development

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Intersectionality theory is particularly relevant in working with youth given that they are systematically disenfranchised due to their age. Youth is an opportune time to promote leaders advocating for social justice. Structural systems affecting youth can benefit from critical examination to inform more equitable systems.

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Blog: The Evolution of a Career: from Social Services to Community Psychologist

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My path to Community Psychology was long and winding. Many of the complex situations in my day-to-day job include working with mentally ill clients in dire situations, but there were always more questions than answers. The desire to learn more about my interest led me to research about the concepts of a sense of community […]

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Blog: Community Psychology Principles for Asset-Based and Citizen-Driven Actions Can Help Immigrants Thrive

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Acculturation includes attitudinal changes that take place after contact with culturally dissimilar people, groups, and social influences. The process of acculturation invites host society members to adapt through contact with culturally dissimilar people. Communities thrive when they actively welcome immigrants and proactively assist with their acculturation.

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PAR and Photovoice: Using a Decolonized Lens Working with Communities

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Given the ubiquitous polarizing gap that has been dividing and driving U.S. political affairs, we have an opportunity to use participatory approaches and listen to those most impacted in innovative ways. Aspects of Participatory Action Research (PAR) can be utilized to support engagement, organizing, and conversations around community issues.

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Beyond Diversity Statements: Necessary Considerations for Designing Health Equity Approaches

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What does “anti-racism” look like in healthcare? It is early intervention, affordable, integrated, trauma-informed, and strengths-based.

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Youth Can (and should) Lead Movements to Support Environmental Work

Posted in: Blog, Environment, Inspiration
Generation-based priorities lead youth to promote environmental sustainability, health, and social justice. Youth are capable of unique problem-solving and deserving of authority related to environmental sustainability, the built environment, and health, while showing that certain communities are disproportionately impacted by climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

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