Community psychologists

Community psychologists

Week 3 Study Notes The focus this week is to explore the role of community psychologists as agents of social change and to introduce the tools of action in community psychology. Nelson & Prilleltensky (2010), in Chapters 7 & 8 , provide an overview of tools for social change and examine community psychologists as agents of change. Consider the distinctions between ameliorative and transformative interventions(Table 7.2; Nelson & Prilleltensky, 2010) and the implications of these distinctions for the practice of community psychology. Review Nelson & Prilleltensky’s (2010) depiction of the cycle of praxis (Figure 7.1 & Table 7.4). Consider the implications of this cycle for your role as a community psychologist: How can you insure that you engage in reflexive practice as you attempt to facilitate liberation and well-being of individuals, groups, and communities?

Discussion 1 – Week 3

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Issue Post:

The discussion topic this week focuses on community-based interventions and the role of community psychologists as agents of social change. Consider and respond to the following. Be sure to draw from and cite required readings as well as your own personal and professional experiences and other sources of knowledge.

Discussion #1

Reflect on your current or future role as an agent of social change. Describe how your personal values, experiences and cultural background are reflected in your perception of your role as social change agent. Describe how domestic and international political and social issues are likely to influence your role as a community psychologist. How will you insure that you engage in reflective practice (praxis) as a community psychologist?

Issue posts are due by Day 5. Discussion 2 – Week 3

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Issue Post:

The discussion topic this week focuses on community-based interventions and the role of community psychologists as agents of social change. Consider and respond to the following. Be sure to draw from and cite required readings as well as your own personal and professional experiences and other sources of knowledge.

Discussion #2

Compare and contrast ameliorative vs. transformative interventions in psychology. Select a social issue and describe how you would address the issue from an ameliorative vs. a transformative approach.

Issue posts are due by Day 5.