Mark H Burton| libpsy.org
Mark H Burton| Liberation Psychology
Mainstream psychology suffers from a number of biases (e.g., Eurocentrism, colonial approaches, individualistic assumptions, militarism) which make it difficult to relate to and work with the increasing number of refugees arriving in Europe. Moreover, the dominant service model in mainstream psychology focuses on preexisting expertise and competences. If the experts are lacking, then it is acceptable to say “Unable to offer services”. Psychology students, for instance, are considered inca...| libpsy.org
‘Harrowing Picture’ – Study Finds 96% of Gaza Children Feel ‘Death is Imminent’ From The Palestine Chronicle “This report lays bare that Gaza is one of the most horrifying places in the world to be a child.” A new study … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
The giant academic publisher Elsevier is finally reviewing its former decision to publish “research” papers by Richard Lynn, an influential figure in the discredited field of “race science” who argued western civilisation was threatened by genetically inferior ethnic groups. Read … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
This article has appeared on Mondoweiss. “The American Psychological Association is abandoning its commitment to human rights by refusing to speak out on Palestine “The American Psychological Association claims to “prioritize human rights advocacy,” but if its leaders want to … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
This short article from David Gibbs is presented as a challenge to the liberation (and liberation psychology) movement. Do respond with constructive comments. Victor Frankl from his experiences in the Jewish Holocaust developed a theory of “logotherapy.” As described in … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
by David Gibbs There is an incredible need today for re-imagination, new epistemologies and creative systems to tackle the ongoing issues that humanity is facing. Ecological disasters, health challenges, racism and poverty are getting worse. Whether on a personal and … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
8 December, 2020 Justice Delayed in Turbulent Times: Psychology & Wellbeing Toward Liberation The Martín-Baró Initiative for Wellbeing & Human Rights and Grassroots International present this Online event, 8/12/2020 On the occasion of the 31st annual anniversary event of Ignacio … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
Liberation Psychology: Theory, Method, Practice, and Social Justice Lillian Comas-Díaz and Edil Torres Rivera Numerous parts of the word, especially in the Global South, have embraced Liberation Psychology (Burton & Guzzo, 2020). However, the United States mainstream psychology has been … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
Refugees in Europe: How are community psychologists responding? Date: October 27, 2020 Webinar with Serdar M. Değirmencioğlu October 27, 2020, 5 PM (CET) (4 pm BST) Mainstream psychology suffers from a number of biases (e.g., Eurocentrism, colonial approaches, individualistic assumptions, militarism) … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
This series of three short articles by Brian Davey has appeared on the FEASTA website. FEASTA is the Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability, based in Ireland. Brian’s argument fits very well with the Liberation Psychology perspective, and indeed the … Continue reading →| Liberation Psychology
For the last 35 years, Mary Watkins has been re-thinking depth psychology from the vantage point of psychologies of liberation from the “South.” Seeing from these perspectives from the “South” helps us to better understand the Eurocentrism of depth psychology, including its relationships to colonialism, capitalism, and racism. Liberation psychology, rooted in an interdependent paradigm, asks us to mobilize psychology in our struggles for social, economic, racial, and environmental jus...| Liberation Psychology
“This report lays bare that Gaza is one of the most horrifying places in the world to be a child.”| libpsy.org
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