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Layers and Layers of Grief upon Grief: The Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
By Iva GreyWolf, PhD, and Charlotte McCloskey, PhD As Native American psychologists, we appreciate the opportunity to share little known...
donjacques
Jul 26, 20196 min read
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The Work Is Never Done: Mental Health, Mass Incarceration, and African American Custodial Grandparen
By Frances Adomako, Ed.M (Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student, Howard University) Traditionally, African American grandparents have...
donjacques
Feb 19, 20196 min read
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How Psychologists and Peer Mentors Can Work Together to Fight Human Trafficking in the United States
By Paola M. Contreras, PsyD (Asst. Professor, William James College) and Diya Kallivayalil, PhD (Asst. Professor, Harvard Medical...
donjacques
Jan 15, 201911 min read
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Why Sexualized Halloween Costumes Are Scarier Than You Think
By Isabelle Orozco (APA Women’s Programs Office) Every year many children and adults creatively plan out their costumes for the one night...
donjacques
Oct 31, 20183 min read
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Black Boys and Men Face Daunting Odds, Here’s How We Can Promote Their Resilience and Future S
By Dawn X. Henderson, PhD (Co-Director, Collective Health and Education Equity Research (CHEER) Collaborative) When my son was just eight...
donjacques
Sep 6, 20184 min read
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How Science and Socioeconomics Impacts a Mother’s “Choice” to Breastfeed
By Lauren Montgomery, MA (Program Coordinator, APA Office on Socioeconomic Status) I did whatever I thought would provide the best start...
donjacques
Aug 27, 20184 min read
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How Building a Positive Self-Image Helps Parents and Children of Color Cope with Racial Stress
This post continues our blog series regarding racial/ethnic socialization practices, programs, and approaches. APA is putting together a...
donjacques
Jul 25, 20184 min read
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[CROSS-POST] Fostering a Growth Mindset Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
The following is a cross-post from our sister blog, APA’s Psych Learning Curve – where education and psychology connect. By Julie...
donjacques
Jul 6, 20183 min read
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Families Belong Together: 4 Reasons Why Family Separations Are So Harmful
By Kalina Brabeck, PhD, & Christina M. Rodriguez, PhD (APA Committee on Children, Youth, and Families) Any parent with a child in daycare...
donjacques
Jul 3, 20185 min read
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Children Are Not Colorblind: 4 Ways to Talk to Young Children About Race
This post continues our blog series regarding racial/ethnic socialization practices, programs, and approaches. APA is putting together a...
donjacques
Jun 29, 20184 min read
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Depression in Black Boys Begins Earlier Than You Think
By Aaron Hunt, MS (Graduate Intern, APA Health Disparities Office) and David J. Robles, BA (Graduate Intern, SAMHSA Office of Behavioral...
donjacques
Jun 29, 20185 min read
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Black Panther and the Power of Representation
This post continues our blog series regarding racial/ethnic socialization practices, programs, and approaches. APA is putting together a...
donjacques
May 2, 20185 min read
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We Achieve What We Believe: How to Encourage African American Students to Believe in Their Academic
This post continues our blog series regarding racial/ethnic socialization practices, programs, and approaches. APA is putting together a...
donjacques
Mar 28, 20184 min read
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This is Why Social Media is the Secret to Success in Student Engagement
This article is cross-posted on APA’s Psych Learning Curve and GradPsych blogs. Over the last few years as a School Psychology doctoral...
donjacques
Jan 29, 20183 min read
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“No Duty More Important”: Why We Must Treat Children’s Rights as Fundamental Human Rights
By Julia Mancini (Intern, APA Office on Children, Youth and Families) “There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with...
donjacques
Dec 10, 20174 min read
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“Shall We Dance?” How Parents Can Work Together to Teach Kids About Race
This is the fifth in a series of blog posts that the American Psychological Association (APA) will publish regarding racial/ethnic...
donjacques
Nov 29, 20174 min read
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How Can We Better Protect LGBTQ Students: Psychologists Take Action
This slideshow requires JavaScript. By Joshua R. Wolff, PhD (Adler University); H.L. “Lou” Himes, PsyD (QuIPP); and Theresa Stueland Kay,...
donjacques
Nov 1, 20174 min read
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3 Essential Tips to Help All Kids to Embrace Their Race and Ethnicity
This is the fourth in a series of blog posts that the American Psychological Association (APA) will publish regarding racial/ethnic...
donjacques
Oct 25, 20174 min read
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What is One Simple Thing You Can Do to Prevent Gun Violence at School? Say Something
By Julia Mancini (Intern, APA Office on Children, Youth and Families) It is crucial for schools to be supportive environments for youth...
donjacques
Oct 13, 20173 min read
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Child: Racial and Ethnic Socialization (RES) Beyond the Curriculum
This is the third in a series of blog posts that the American Psychological Association (APA) will publish regarding racial/ethnic...
donjacques
Sep 27, 20175 min read
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