History of Community Psychology
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History of Community Psychology
We believe that Community Psychology adds an important and often overlooked perspective into the human experience. This category documents important discussions and turning points in the history of our field.
Posted in: Blog, History of Community PsychologyPublished in: The Community PsychologistI 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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Posted in: History of Community PsychologyA free e-Textbook providing examples of Community Psychology practice. Case studies highlight transformational work happening in communities globally. Students say, “The book is helpful in moving theory to practice.”
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Posted in: Blog, History of Community PsychologyCrucial concepts in the field from a Community Psychologist teaching the subject.
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Posted in: History of Community PsychologyGuess what? SCRA Ignite Sessions are now online. Ignite Presentations share research and ideas in a brief 5-minute format. Ignite your own discussions with a little bit of Community Psychology research! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQPIYK0nLqcCl5YiQ0o1uO9yYG0fKWw4
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Posted in: Blog, History of Community Psychology, Marginalized GroupsPublished in: The Community PsychologistFan activism is a new area of interest that looks at how organized communities of fans come together to take action in promoting diversity, education and other focal community psychology topics.
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Posted in: History of Community Psychology, Inspiration, Marginalized Groups | Tags: Living Community PsychologyChris Nettles was profiled in Spring 2013 as an advanced clinical/community graduate student who was completing a self-designed community/clinical internship.
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Posted in: History of Community Psychology | Tags: ResourcesStudents and community members may access a free introduction to the field, the methods and theories, frameworks for understanding communities, intervention and prevention strategies used by community psychologists, tools for creating change on multiple levels, and guidance on the various paths one can take as a community psychologist
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Posted in: History of Community Psychology | Tags: PodcastsLenny Jason explains that Psychology is more than therapy by examining the field of community psychology.
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Posted in: History of Community Psychology, InspirationMarie Jahoda’s early multi-method work and strengths-based community perspective makes her a grandmother in the field of Community Psychology.
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Posted in: Aging, History of Community Psychology | Tags: ResearchPublished in: American Journal of Community Psychologysubmitted by Elizabeth Kirkwood Between the years 2005 to 2050, the global population of older persons (over age 65) is expected to increase 113%. In continents such as Asia and Africa, the increase is expected to exceed 268% and 307%, respectively. Considering women constitute a majority of the aging population, they may be at an […]
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