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Posted in: Anti-Racism, Inspiration | Tags: Living Community PsychologyPublished in: The Community PsychologistDominique Thomas is an early career Community Psychologist, that brings to his work lived experience, both as a black person and raised within a lower-income family. Surrounded by a supportive village of nurturing teachers and a determined grandmother, and being named “gifted” early, he has been able to succeed academically. Nevertheless, his early disadvantages can […]
Read MorePosted in: Aging, Marginalized GroupsPublished in: The Community PsychologistOlder individuals, already susceptible to isolation, are faced with social disparities stemming from loss of connection and social isolation during COVID-19. Here is how Conversaciones con los Abuelos helped.
Read MorePosted in: Blog, Public PolicyPublished in: The Community PsychologistCommunity Psychology aims to use research and action to promote positive change at the individual and systemic levels. Here is how I used Community Psychology values to help influence two major Michigan initiatives.
Read MorePosted in: Marginalized GroupsPublished in: The Community PsychologistWe are living through the worst time in our modern history. Strong statement? Not strong enough.
Read MorePosted in: Coalition BuildingPublished in: The Community PsychologistAs a field Community Psychology has identified how structural inequities and lack of resources yield systemic wellbeing disparities. Change is occurring through COVID-19.
Read MorePosted in: BlogPublished in: The Community PsychologistThose working in program delivery often do not have the time to devote to learning new critical frameworks. A more scaffolded approach can make teachable moments by which critical reflection can become a part of the work the organisation does.
Read MorePosted in: Blog, EnvironmentPublished in: The Community PsychologistWe can change our own individualistic lifestyle and adapt a more community-oriented and prosocial approach to environmentally sustainable behavior.
Read MorePosted in: Immigrant JusticePublished in: The Community PsychologistHow to write Op-Eds to support social justice.
Read MorePosted 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.
Read MorePosted in: Children, Youth and Families, EducationPublished in: The Community PsychologistCollaboration between school-based health centers and community nonprofits through a shared-staffing model provides organizational enhancement, assists in academic attainment, improves health outcomes, and affirms belonging, a crucial developmental attribute for historically marginalized youth.
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