What does a community psychologist do? (with Shane Puxley)

Mental Work

Bron and Shane (Community Psychologist) dive into Community Psychology! We talk about 👉🏽 the role and functions of community psychologists 👉🏻 the discipline's focus on addressing societal and systemic issues 👉 Shane's personal journey and experiences within the profession 👉🏿 the decreasing number of community psychologists in Australia 👉🏾 the integration of political and social advocacy within psychological practice. LOVE love loved this chat, thank you Shane!

Guest: Shane Puxley, Community Psychologist

LINKS

• Professor Isaac Prilleltensky who writes a lot about Community Psychology
• The Community Tool Box - a free, online resource for those working to build healthier communities and bring about social change. Includes a Justice Action Toolkit and a Database of Best Practices - so cool!
• Want to Believe in Yourself? 'Mattering' is Key by Gail Cornwall (Paywalled New York Times article)

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CREDITS

Producer: Michael English

Music: Home

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