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Coalition Building
Coalitions are alliances built to address certain issues or pursue tangible goals. Community Psychologists study the ways in which community-based coalitions are formed as well as characteristics of successful coalitions that can be replicated.
Posted in: Coalition Building, Prevention Science | Tags: Featured ContentConsultants can assist communities to design, implement, and evaluate effective interventions. Evaluation consultants with a Community Psychology perspective are particularly valuable as the values of the field align with what many communities need.
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Posted in: Coalition Building, InspirationPublished in: The Community PsychologistRamy works in Lebanon at Search for Common Ground, an international organization that focuses on peace building by bringing different groups of people in conflict to work towards a unified solution.
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Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, Coalition Building | Tags: PracticeYouth need support and guidance from skilled facilitators and adult facilitators need opportunities to engage in ongoing learning with their peers.
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Posted in: Coalition Building | Tags: Featured Research, ResearchSusan Jakes suggests the “why” we value certain assets in our community might be very different for the community members than for the professionals that come to help.
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Posted in: Coalition Building, Marginalized GroupsPublished in: American Journal of Community PsychologyActivism is a crucial part of the democratic process. Social action can be helpful in combating the exhaustion of daily inequality.
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Posted in: Coalition Building, Sense of CommunityPublished in: Global Journal of Community Psychology PracticeInvolving marginalized voices in the community can be difficult. The Feedback Loop process is one way to more authentically engage more folks.
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Posted in: Coalition Building, Inspiration, Poverty and Socioeconomic Status, Rural Communities | Tags: Featured ContentThe United States feels divided by race, social class, and political ideologies. Hands Across the Hills seeks to increase personal connections and promote greater understanding.
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Posted in: Coalition Building, Mental Health, Self Help | Tags: PracticeEmbodied practice invites people to become informed by their bodies, attuned to their physical needs and experiences, and accepting of their natural selves.
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Posted in: Coalition Building, Education, Sense of Community | Tags: PracticeGood intentions are never enough. Sometimes, there are unintended consequences of our community partnerships.
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Posted in: Coalition Building, Education, Rural Communities | Tags: PracticeEducation Centers in rural communities can serve a vital role as “access points” to higher education.
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