Professional Development in Social Justice: Analysis of American Counseling Association Conference Programming

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-52
Author(s):  
Colette T. Dollarhide ◽  
J. Tyler Rogols ◽  
Gayle L. Garcia ◽  
Bushra I. Ismail ◽  
Mary Langenfeld ◽  
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2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 443-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen A. Neville

Rosie Phillips Bingham has contributed to the field of counseling psychology and the broader discipline of psychology in myriad ways. She is nationally recognized for her innovation, leadership skills, and fundraising capabilities. She is also known for her commitment to student development and her caring mentoring approach. In this life narrative, the multiple factors influencing Rosie’s professional development are uncovered, as is her journey in becoming a self-assured psychologist who is committed to social justice and who has made a significant difference in individuals’ lives and in the profession.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-12
Author(s):  
Counselors for Social Justice

Leaders and members of seven social justice-oriented divisions of the American Counseling Association (ACA) met at a Social Justice Summit called by the Counselors for Social Justice in March 2019 at the ACA National Convention in New Orleans. The goal of the summit was to create conversations among members of these seven divisions around ways to improve social justice within the ACA. These discussions at the summit were transcribed and summarized for the purpose of creating a document to outline how ACA could improve its social justice practice. The resulting call for social justice in ACA includes three topics derived from discussions of social justice in the counseling profession: social justice in the organization of ACA, social justice for the people in ACA, and social justice at the ACA conference. Implications for improved social justice practice in the organization are provided.


2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Brubaker ◽  
Amney Harper ◽  
Anneliese A. Singh

This article explores multicultural social justice leadership strategies in advocating with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) individuals. In the current sociopolitical climate, there is a great need for counselors and counselor educators to become more involved in LGBTQQ advocacy. In response to this need, the authors developed a collaborative content session that was presented at the Multicultural Social Justice Leadership Development Academy at the 2010 American Counseling Association Conference. The session was geared towards increasing the knowledge, awareness, and skills of multicultural social justice leaders who are advocating with LGBTQQ individuals and communities. In this article, the content of the session and the personal narratives of the presenters are reviewed, along with the recommendations and considerations that were discussed. Additionally, audience participation in the session is discussed along with the action strategies that were collaboratively developed as a part of the session.


2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith A. Lewis ◽  
Manivong J. Ratts ◽  
Derrick A. Paladino ◽  
Rebecca L. Toporek

The fusion of scholarship and activism represents an opportunity to reflect on ways in which counselors and psychologists can begin to address the multilevel context faced by clients and client communities. Counselors and psychologists have embraced, and sometimes resisted, the wide range of roles including that of advocate and activist. This article reflects on a process that engaged workshop participants in examining the American Counseling Association Advocacy Competencies and exploring the possibilities of advocacy on behalf of their own clients. Further, the article presents recommendations for actions developed by participants through application of workshop principles regarding social action in the larger public arena. The workshop was a part of the National Multicultural and Social Justice Leadership Academy in 2010.


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