Chair, Clinical Psychology, School of Applied Psychology; Chair, NCSPP Ethnic Racial Diversity Committee (ERDC)
Antioch University Seattle
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service was initiated in 2011 as an opportunity for participants to contribute to the community in which the Mid-Winter Conference is held each year. It is a time for us to step out of our roles as psychologists and academics and embody our identity as a civilian in service to others in need.
In light of the dual pandemic of COVID-19 and increased attention to chronic systemic and institutionalized racism in our country, this year’s Day of Service, like everything else, will need to modify to fit the time. As we quarantine for safety, we can also use this as an opportunity to reflect on ourselves and prepare to make social change in this pivotal moment. To this end, our time will be dedicated to personal reflection, planning for current and future advocacy efforts, and community building to support ongoing efforts.
In the first hour, participants will engage in a didactic to promote a deeper individual awareness of social privilege and positionality from a developmental perspective. During the second hour, participants are provided a guide with various remote advocacy opportunities and will be asked to prepare an advocacy plan for current and future service. In the closing hour, participants will meet in small groups to discuss their individual plans and insights on the impact of dysconscious social privilege and positionality.
Schedule:
12:00 PM EST Presentation – A Developmental Social Privilege Awareness Model
1:00 PM EST Participants prepare individual plan for current and future advocacy
2:00 PM EST Small group discussions regarding awareness and advocacy plan
2:30 PM EST Large group debrief and implications for our programs and NCSPP