Season 2
People of Color in Psychology
We are a podcast devoted to People of Color in Psychology. People of Color in Psychology is the podcast where mental health professionals gain insight to culturally relevant psychological practice and research. You’ll learn from mental health experts to help advance your personal and professional development. Here, we will have conversations with mental health experts from diverse backgrounds who will be sharing their personal journey and culturally relevant psychological practice and research.
Produced by The Multicultural Counseling Institute and your host, Dr. Jack Tsan, our goal is to promote pathways for mental health providers who are people of color to lead the national conversation in culturally-responsive care and training. My hope is that together we will be able to learn from each other and appreciate the importance of advancing the contributions of people of color in psychology.
We want to hear from you! Please include your name. Your recording may be used in a future episode.
AAPI Heritage Series: South Asian American Women’s Mental Health
Ep70 - Samina Jauregui, PsyD
May 10, 2024
As part of the AAPI Heritage series, Dr. Ahmed will be exploring with us how South Asian women may carry more burdens than they might even be aware of. So when working with South Asian clients, as therapists, there are vital considerations to help the healing process unfold.
Dr. Samina Ahmed Jauregui’s Contact:
Website - www.drahmedhealthpsych.com
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Ashir - Kaise bhula dun
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
Ep69 - Namrata Vasquez, PhD
May 3, 2024
Sometimes when AAPI clients first encounter mental health issues, it may occur in the medical context. It can be helpful for mental health professionals to consider the importance of the mental and physical health connection. Additionally, speaking to different reasons for why mental health treatment may be needed and addressing different components of access can be beneficial for the client. Listen to our conversation with Dr. Namrata Nanavaty Vasquez as she discusses how clinicians can be diligent about connecting and exploring those topics within the therapy environment.
Dr. Namrata Vasquez’s Contact:
Email - nnvvasquez@gmail.com
Resources:
Gaps in Mental Health Care for Asian and Pacific Islander People and Other People of Color
AAPI Communities and Mental Health
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Nver Avetyan - Indian Trap
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
May 1, 2024
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month! Much like last year, we will be speaking with some amazing mental health professionals about their work and contributions. Stay tuned as we all get to know one another in community!
Also, we have some exciting Continuing Education courses rolling out so check it out!
Sources:
https://aapaonline.org/about/history/
https://www.apa.org/about/governance/president/former-presidents
https://www.apa.org/pi/oema/resources/ethnicity-health/psychologists/true
https://www.apa.org/pi/oema/resources/ethnicity-health/psychologists/derald-wing-sue
https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com/
https://www.sudhirkakar.com/index.htm
https://tsp.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/AAPI%20Psychologists_Final.pdf
Continuing Education:
https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education
https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education/recorded-webinars
Support this podcast:
https://checkout.square.site/buy/DFUO7XYMQ27EZ6QVUL6PC6FA
Music Samples
Ep67 - Manal Toppozada, MA, MT-BC, LPMT
April 30, 2024
As part of the Arab American Heritage Series, we explore a fascinating discussion with Manal Toppozada, a licensed music therapist about the unique applications of music therapy, mental health, and identity. In particular, we also explore cultural influences of how we think about our own musical identity and most importantly how music can be a part of the healing process.
Manal Toppozada’s Contact:
Website - https://www.nmtsreno.org/our-staff
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Sound Gallery - Belly Dance Middle Easy
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
Ep66 - Mary Moussa Rogers, PhD
April 25, 2024
As part of the Arab American Heritage Series, we explore a fascinating discussion with Dr. Moussa Rogers about applied science ranging from community and intervention work, to cross-cultural collaboration, and a critical importance in thinking about individualism and collectivism beyond a binary construct especially with many cultures, AMENA populations included, where bondedness is a natural part of the value system.
Dr. Mary Moussa Rogers’s Contact:
Website - https://marymoussarogers.wixsite.com/shippcaptain
Research Papers:
Szkody, E., Moussa Rogers, M., & McKinney, C. (2022). Positive health benefits of social support: Examining racial differences. Translational Issues in Psychological Science. https://doi.org/10.1037/tps0000252
McKinney, C., Moussa Rogers, M., Stearns, M., & Steele, E. H. (2022). Family functioning profiles in emerging adults: Associations with personal and parental psychological problems. Child Psychiatry and Human Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-022-01459-9
Kim, E., Rogers, M., Szkody, E., & McKinney, C. (2020). Caregiver Relationships and Distress Moderated by Collectivism. Innovation in Aging, 4(Supplement_1), 344-344. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1105
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Yevhen Onoychenko - Lost in Sands
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
Ep65 - Shirin Zarqa-Lederman, PhD
April 22, 2024
As part of the Arab American Heritage Series, we want to highlight the Palestinian experience in this episode. We discuss with Dr. Shirin the Palestinian Diasporic experience and how healing might take place. Dr. Shirin is also leading a project to connect Palestinians with mental trained health therapists.
Dr. Shirin’s Contact:
https://www.thediasporapsychologist.com/aboutshirin
Support Launching The Diaspora Psychologist - Therapy for Palestinians
Support Dr. Shirin’s work:
The Trotters of Tweeville: Zavis DaMavis
The Story of Amal, A Story of Hope: The Trotters of Tweeville Go Global!
Resources:
Palestinian Diaspora Experience
US Demographics for Arab Americans
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Jala Extra - Palestine Music
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
April 1, 2024
We are now in the month of April and that means it is Arab American Heritage month. So, as we are making preparations to publish a series of episodes in appreciation of the amazing contributions by Arab American psychologists, here’s a brief history of how Arab American Heritage month became officially recognized as well as some information about an amazing psychological association (AMENA-Psy) formed by Arab American psychologists.
Books:
Biopsychosocial Perspectives on Arab Americans: Culture, Development, and Health (2023, 2nd edition) - by Sylvia C. Nassar (Editor), Kristine J. Ajrouch (Editor), Florence J. Dallo (Editor), Julie Hakim-Larson (Editor)
Handbook of Arab American Psychology (2016) - by Mona Amer, Germane Awad
Resources
APA - A home for American Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African psychology
Proclamation to include Arab Americans in US Census
Music Samples
March 31, 2024
For decades, mainstream psychology has focused on the individual, treating problems like anxiety or depression within a personal context. But what if your struggles aren't just about you? What if they're connected to bigger social issues like poverty, racism, or discrimination? That's the central question liberation psychology asks. Dr. Natalia Báez-Powell shares how she applies liberation psychology in her own clinical practice and discusses insights to how we might do the same as well to help empower ourselves, our clients, and our communities.
Dr. Báez-Powell’s Contact:
Email - drbaezpowell@gmail.com
Website - https://drbaezpowell.wixsite.com/inhealing
Previous Podcast Episode - Hispanic Heritage Series: Reimagining Conversations about Professionalism
Research:
Báez-Powell, N.N. Decolonizing my therapeutic identity: Going beyond the surface. Psychoanal Cult Soc 28, 476–486 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41282-023-00376-7
Báez-Powell, N.N. Ramifications of client’s use of projective identification, racism, and enactments of otherness: A nascent clinician’s struggle inhabiting her identities in the therapy room. Psychoanal Cult Soc 28, 232–249 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41282-023-00378-5
Recommended Book:
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Alejandro Piñero Amerio - Caminando (reggaeton)
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
Ep62 - Johnna Medina Daniels, PhD
March 27, 2024
Join Dr. Medina, a Los Angeles-based, 4th Generation Mexican-American/Latina Psychologist as she takes us on a journey through her origin story and development into the psychologist she is now. Our conversation highlights a "both, and" type of story of being a multifaceted person--one of both adversity and empowerment, struggle and success, being culturally assimilated and culturally othered, being trained as and identifying as a rigorous research scientist and a warm, energetic therapist. Dr. Medina Daniels translates all of her experiences into her most recent professional endeavor, the Process of Change, a psychology center that combines both science and heart to deliver multiculturally-sensitive, social-equity-informed psychotherapy, public education, and online self-help tools that relate appeal to real people in this modern world. Dr. Medina is particularly in step with the artists, deep-thinkers, creative dreamers, and tenacious doers out there who want to treat their mood/anxiety symptoms or achieve more contribution and vitality in their lives, not in spite of, but in harmony with their racialized experiences, tender pain points, and mixed pasts. If this resonates with you, visit her and her center at https://www.theprocessofchange.com/ and instagram @drjfromla.
Dr. Johnna Medina Daniel’s Contact:
Practice Website - https://www.theprocessofchange.com/ Publications - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/johnna.medina.2/bibliography/public/
Research Gate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Johnna-Medina
Music Samples:
Announcement by VItalii Iegorov - Good Vibe
Intro 1 by Nick Valerson - Bright Happy Punk Rock Music
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
March 18, 2024
In today's episode, we're diving into the world of creating BIPOC spaces for psychoanalysis. As traditional psychoanalysis has often overlooked the experiences of BIPOC communities, for those that are interested in exploring theory and practice, it can be challenging finding community. Dr. Meiyang Kadaba, shares her journey and effort in creating a BIPOC only space to converse, nourish, and enrich psychoanalytic ideas that centers on the BIPOC experience.
Dr. Meiyang Kadaba’s Contact:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meiyang-liu-kadaba-psyd/
Practice Website - https://sites.google.com/kadaba.com/dr-meiyang/home
Coloring Psychoanalysis Website - https://www.coloringpsychoanalysis.com/
Resources:
Coloring Psychoanalysis Date/time for launch celebration: Friday, March 22, 12-1pm PST (sign up via Zoom)
Sign up for more info (including registration link for launch party): https://forms.gle/9hPtWL9mgoTPSH9U6
Bibliography of BIPOC psychoanalytic scholarship (crowdsourced and available to all): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1jttSU8CopggvH51cvsWo6BAdRWXS94cuHltGJDAxCbM/edit?usp=sharing
Continuing Education:
The Multicultural Counseling Institute courses - https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education
Support this Podcast:
Donate 1-time any amount - https://checkout.square.site/buy/DFUO7XYMQ27EZ6QVUL6PC6FA
Music Samples:
Announcement by VItalii Iegorov - Good Vibe
Intro 1 by Music Unlimited - Happy Acoustic Guitar Background Music
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
March 13, 2024
The world is a diverse place, and brains are too! Cross-cultural neuropsychology explores how culture and ethnicity shape the way our brains work and how we think. Dr. Eman Rettig will discuss the ECLECTIC model, a framework for conducting culturally responsive neuropsychological evaluations even before the testing process occurs.
Dr. Eman Rettig’s Contact:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eman-k-rettig-psyd/
Resources:
Conducting a Culturally Informed Neuropsychological Evaluation by Daryl Fujii
Continuing Education:
The Multicultural Counseling Institute courses - https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education
Support this Podcast:
Donate 1-time any amount - https://checkout.square.site/buy/DFUO7XYMQ27EZ6QVUL6PC6FA
Music Samples:
Announcement by VItalii Iegorov - Good Vibe
Intro 1 by Oleksandr Savochka - Tropical Summer Beach
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
March 7, 2024
Frustrated with the limitations of mental health treatments for BIPOC clients, many BIPOC mental health providers have had to forge their own path. In this episode, Dr. Huh shares how healing past trauma, particularly understanding parent-child conflicts, can unlock a more fulfilling present. Additionally, Dr. Huh delves into her own journey, the power of perseverance, and the importance of creating a safe space for BIPOC clients. Join us as we explore the hidden benefits of confronting the past and rewriting your story.
Dr. Gloria Huh’s Contact:
PsychologyToday - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gloria-a-huh-seattle-wa/472046
Continuing Education:
The Multicultural Counseling Institute courses - https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education
Support this Podcast:
Donate 1-time any amount - https://checkout.square.site/buy/DFUO7XYMQ27EZ6QVUL6PC6FA
Music Samples:
Announcement by VItalii Iegorov - Good Vibe
Intro 1 by Roman Senyk - The inner Struggle
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
February 29, 2024
ADHD in the Black and African American population tends to be under diagnosed or overlooked compared to white peers. The interconnected and cumulative effects of systems and biases might play a role. In this episode, we explore these ideas with Casey Redus about the potential of overlooked ADHD diagnoses in the Black and African population as well as the importance of representation in the mental health field.
Casey Redus’s Contact:
Email: casey26redus@gmail.com
Resource:
Morgan, P.L., & Hu, E. H. (2023). Sociodemographic disparities in ADHD diagnosis and treatment among U.S. elementary school children, Psychiatry Research, 327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115393
Underdiagnosed and Undertreated, Young Black Males With ADHD Get Left Behind -
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/black-males-adhd-underdiagnosis-race/
Professional Associations:
The Association of Black Psychologists - https://abpsi.org/
Continuing Education:
The Multicultural Counseling Institute courses - https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education
Support this Podcast:
Donate 1-time any amount - https://checkout.square.site/buy/DFUO7XYMQ27EZ6QVUL6PC6FA
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Skilsel - Energetic HipHop
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
Ep57 - Samantha Edu, LPC
February 26, 2024
It is a conundrum that often many Black women in behavioral health leadership face, their visibility or lack thereof, and sometimes without a choice. And yet both choices come with challenges that must be addressed if we truly want to create the next generation of inclusive leaders. In this episode, we explore with Samantha Edu about bringing identity into the workplace as a Black woman in behavioral health leadership.
Samantha Edu’s Contact:
Email: contact@samanthaedu.com
Website: www.samanthaedu.com
Professional Associations:
The Association of Black Psychologists - https://abpsi.org/
Continuing Education:
The Multicultural Counseling Institute courses - https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education
Support this Podcast:
Donate 1-time any amount - https://checkout.square.site/buy/DFUO7XYMQ27EZ6QVUL6PC6FA
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Music Unlimited - Soulful Boom Bap
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
Ep56 - Brittany Hall-Clark, PhD
February 21, 2024
Currently the DSM5 does not identify race-based trauma as a separate diagnosis, yet it is a real and unique psychological and emotional distress that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) suffer as a result of racism and discrimination. In this episode, we explore the criterion A of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Dr. Hall-Clark and where she discusses ways to overcome challenges often faced by mental health professionals of color.
Dr. Hall-Clark’s Contact:
Email: bhall-clark@insightpbhs.com
Group Practice Website: https://www.insightpbhs.com/brittany-hall-clark-phd.html
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Brittany-Hall-Clark/research
Publications:
Marx, B. P., Hall-Clark, B., Friedman, M. J., Holtzheimer, P., & Schnurr, P. (2023). The PTSD Criterion A debate: A brief history, current status, and recommendations for moving forward. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.23007
Hall-Clark, B. N., Zabelski, S., Montanaro, E., Besse, S., & Cramer, R. J. (2023). Adapting Trauma-Informed Interventions for Racial Trauma Considerations: A Training Model. https://doi.org/10.1037/pri0000222
Professional Associations:
The Association of Black Psychologists - https://abpsi.org/Resources:
PTSD Consultation Program - https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/consult/index.asp
The Racial Healing Handbook by Anneliese A. Singh
Race Based Trauma Fact Sheet - https://www.abct.org/fact-sheets/race-based-traumatic-stress/
Continuing Education:
Addressing Racial Trauma in Military Populations Through Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD taught by Brittany Hall-Clark, Ph.D.
Treating PTSD When Clinicians Have Negative Reactions to Patients’ Sociocultural Views taught by Brittany Hall-Clark, Ph.D.
The Multicultural Counseling Institute courses - https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education
Support this Podcast:
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Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Oleksii Kaplunskyi - Forest Lullaby
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
Ep55 - Natassia Johnson, PhD, LPC
February 14, 2024
While the lack of diversity and representation of African American psychologists in psychodynamic therapies is an ongoing challenge, there are those leading the charge in adapting these frameworks to better serve Black and African American communities. In this episode, Dr. Natassia Johnson joins us to explore vital considerations for using psychodynamic frameworks with African American clients. We delve into topics like attachment styles, collectivism, community, and the unique ebb and flow of cultural influences.
Dr. Johnson’s Contact:
Email: hello@dnjpsychology.com
Practice Website: http://www.dnjpsychology.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dnjpsychology/
Publications:
Johnson, N. & Hilsenroth, M. J. (2020) - Therapist Evaluation of Client Adaptive Interpersonal Vulnerability: Relationship to Attachment Style
Groth et al., (2021) - How Are Expert Therapists Similar, Different, and Integrative in the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder?
Continuing Education:
https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education
Support this Podcast:
Donate 1-time any amount - https://checkout.square.site/buy/DFUO7XYMQ27EZ6QVUL6PC6FA
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Praz Khanal - Pain Overcome
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
February 6, 2024
According to the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minorities, there is an acknowledgement that much of the psychological research on sexual minority persons reflect the experiences of those with more privilege. Therefore we, as mental health professionals, must strive to support and understand queer clients of color as best we can. In this episode, Dr. Gabe Price will discuss creating an environment in therapy for queer people of color and how to reduce bias and microaggression.
Dr. Gabe Price’s Contact:
Email: drgabeprice@wellness360dallas.com
PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gabrielle-gabe-price-dallas-tx/1191278
Group Practice Website: https://wellness360dallas.com/about-wellness-360/about-dr-gabe-price/
APA Resources:
Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons
Resilience and Brilliance: LGBTQIA+ Persons of Color
Publications:
Price, G. (2023). BDSM and Kink in Couple Therapy
Price, G. C., Jansen, K. L., & Weick, M. (2020). Let’s Talk About Sex: Ethical Considerations in Survey Research with Minority Populations.
Continuing Education:
https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education
Support this Podcast:
Donate 1-time any amount - https://checkout.square.site/buy/DFUO7XYMQ27EZ6QVUL6PC6FA
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Marc Corominas - Mysterious Cinematic
Intro 2 by Oleg Kyrylkovv - Piano Warm
Intro 3 by Oleksandr Savochka - Uplifting Cinematic Journey
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
February 1, 2024
Announcements for Black History Month Series!
Music Samples
Oleg Kyrylkovv - A Jazz Piano
Oleksii Kalyna - Inspiration
BlackPyBeats - Ambient Piano
Maksym Dudchyk - Hip Hop Jazz
Resources
The Association of Black Psychologists
Racial Trauma Resources & Research
Ep52 - Alexis Melville, PsyD
January 21, 2024
Black and African diaspora have a vibrant and multifaceted culture, yet immigrant communities often grapple with navigating the additional complexities of American racism. In this episode, Dr. Alexis Melville sheds light on how therapists can empower immigrant clients. She encourages moving beyond challenges and focusing on fostering growth, well-being, and connection by leveraging existing cultural practices.
Dr. Alexis Melville’s Contact:
Email: dr.alexis.melville@gmail.com
Website: www.inspiredcourage.net
Instagram: @dralexismelville
Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Jérôme Chauvel - Laid Back Ukulele Reggae
Intro 2 by Oleksandr Savochka - Uplifting Cinematic Journey
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
Ep51 - Layli Khaghani, PsyD
January 11, 2024
Speaking up about Palestinian humanity is such an important topic especially in the field of psychology which prides itself in trying to address and treat human mental suffering. In fact, understanding the impact of geopolitical conflict is a must if we want to challenge racism. Otherwise how can we adequately show up for American Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African (AMENA) colleagues, students, and clients? Listen to our conversation with Dr. Khaghani, the advocacy committee co-chair from the AMENA-Psychological Association.
AMENA-Psy’s Website:
Statement on Anti-Palestinian/Anti-Arab/MENA Hate
Statement on Guidelines for Working with MENA Students
Statement on Palestinian Solidarity
Webinar - How to talk about Palestine: Allyship for the MENA community
Support AMENA-Psy:
Donate 1-time or be a sustaining member - https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=ZBp6PmjGF2Klrd_0mRszvU8uHkefVIdqMTVzF2dmIp1UzF_16gknZDCqGTmbgsShfLQjeMuaFSfUoCdn
Research Papers mentioned:
Awad, G. H., Kia-Keating, M., & Amer, M. M. (2019). A model of cumulative racial–ethnic trauma among Americans of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent. American Psychologist, 74(1), 76–87. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000344
Resources:
Jewish Voice for Peace - https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org
Continuing Education:
https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education
Support this Podcast:
Donate 1-time any amount - https://checkout.square.site/buy/DFUO7XYMQ27EZ6QVUL6PC6FA
Music Samples:
Announcement - Aleksey Chistilin - Desire for Freedom
Intro 1 For you Palestine
Intro 2 by Oleksandr Savochka - Uplifting Cinematic Journey
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
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