Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Introduction

The New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) holds the values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) very much in all its endeavors. NYSPA is committed to being supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.

This webpage, which is intended to offer information and resources related to DEI is divided in five sections. Please see below.

New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA)

NYSPA DEI Committee


DEI Divisions and Committees

Division of Culture, Race and Ethnicity (DCRE)

Division of Women's Issues (DOWI)

LGBTQ Task Force


NYSPA Past Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Related Statements and Resolutions

NYSPA Statement on the Atlanta Shooting and Anti-Asian Racism March 23, 2021

Statement by the New York State Psychological Association in Opposition to Murder of George Floyd (2020)

NYSPA Resolutions on Diversity (2018)

  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Older Adults
  • Disability Rights and Full Inclusion
  • Biases Against Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Sikhs
  • Anti-Semitic and Anti-Jewish Prejudice
  • Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Prejudice
  • Commitment and Inclusion of Diasporian Africans
  • Arab-American, Middle Eastern and Northern African Communities
  • Asian American Communities
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Latin/Hispanic Communities
  • Lower SES Communities

 

NYSPA’s Resolution on Anti-Semitic and Anti-Jewish Prejudice (p. 31)


NYSPA DEI Publications

Wong, Grace (March/April 2003). Working with Monolinguals. The New York State Psychological Association Notebook, 2003.

Rivera Mindt, Monica (2012). Practical Implications of Sociocultural Factors in Neurocognitive Assessment of Racial/Ethnic Minority Clients. The New York State Psychological Association Notebook, 2012.

Addressing Microaggressions and Macroaggressions in Diverse Contexts. NYS Psychologist, Fall 2017.

Resiliency & Aging: Perspective & Challenges. NYS Psychologist, Winter 2018.

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NYSPA Promoted Webinars

NYSPA Panel: Addressing Racial Trauma (Recorded on 6/7/2020)

 

Featuring: Maysa Akbar, PhD, Charmain F. Jackman, PhD, Kirkland C. Vaughans, PhD Moderated by Daniel Kaplin, PhD

 

Recent events are a painful reminder that members of the Black community remain under attack in our society. The murder of George Floyd demonstrates that although time continues to pass, the deep-seated racism and hatred remains an ugly stain for our nation. In this webinar, the presenters will address some of their personal and professional experiences trying to address racial trauma. Dr. Vaughans and Akbar will discuss the psychological impact intergenerational transmission of trauma. In his book, The Psychology of Black Boys and Adolescents, Dr. Vaughans notes that the unresolved generational trauma among African-Americans, and black boys in particular, is a function of an unmourned original collective, historical trauma, as well as the episodic, persistent, terroristic, and oppressive social assault targeting the Black community at later periods in American history. Using her book, Urban Trauma: A Legacy of Racism as a guide, Dr. Akbar will describe the characteristics of how these traumas impact the personality of members of the Black community. Dr. Jackman will emphasize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She will reflect on the shared responsibility that all members of society have to address violence and racism. She will highlight the critical role that members of White communities have in stepping up, leaning in, and speaking out. After their presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and process their experiences around racial trauma.

Webinar Recording Fees:

NYSPA Members - $10

Non-Members - $20

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Articles


-DeLuca, J. S., Novacek, D. M., Adery, L. H., Herrera, S. N., Landa, Y., Corcoran, C. M., & Walker, E. F. (2022). Equity in Mental Health Services for Youth at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis: Considering Marginalized Identities and Stressors. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 7(2), 176-197.

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