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Panel Discussions

Culture / Ethnicity / Race

Session: Building Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Perspectives and Concerns of ABCT's Minority Special Interest Groups

Panel Discussion 23 - Building Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Perspectives and Concerns of Abct's Minority Special Interest Groups

Saturday, November 18, 2023
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Location: Clearwater (702), Level 7
Earn 1.5 Credit
Keywords: Ethnicity, LGBTQ+, Race
Recommended Readings:

Buchanan, N. T., Perez, M., Prinstein, M. J., & Thurston, I. B. (2021). Upending racism in psychological science: Strategies to change how science is conducted, reported, reviewed, and disseminated. American Psychologist, 76(7), 1097–1112. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000905

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Cho, C.J., Feinstein, B.A, Pimentel, S.S., Carter, S.E., Lopez, C.M., DeLapp, R.C.T, Seligman, L.D., Anderson, R.E, & Rizvi, S.L (2022). Looking forward, looking back: Results of the ABCT Task Force for Equity, Inclusion, and Access Membership Survey. the Behavior Therapist, 45(1), 6-20.

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Komaki, J.L. & Minnich, M.L.R. (2016). A behavioral approach to organizational change: Reinforcing those responsible for facilitating the climate and hence promoting diversity. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 36(2-3), 154-184. doi: 10.1080/01608061.2016. 1200514

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Within the ABCT, there are six special interest groups (SIGs) focused on minority mental health and research. They are the Sexual and Gender Minority SIG, Oppression and Resilience: Minoritized Mental Health SIG, Native American Issues in Behavior Therapy and Research SIG, Black Americans in Research and Behavior Therapy SIG, Latinx SIG<, and Asian American Issues in Behavior Therapy and Research SIG. These SIGs offer a professional space of inclusion for those who identify with the needs of their respective minority groups and/or minority health concerns. They provide space to promote the research and work of their members. They provide space for members to connect within a larger group.
The current leaders of the six SIGs will come together and represent the collective voice of their members and the minoritized groups they represent. In this panel, the SIG leaders will highlight gains and setbacks from this past year in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within ABCT and their respective groups. They will discuss ongoing concerns of their members and will tackle tough questions related to intersectionality and identity, allyship, marginalization and burnout, and diversity representation. Throughout the session, the panelists will focus on operationalizing issues raised by offering clear, concrete next steps. Individuals seeking to promote DEI initiatives within ABCT and/or wanting a space to share their own perspectives on these issues are especially encouraged to attend.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the session, the learner will be able to:
  • Identify the six minority special interest groups (SIGs) within ABCT and gain familiarity with the mission of each of the represented SIGs.
  • Increase awareness of progress made in addressing gaps in diversity, equity, and inclusion within ABCT.
  • Identify at least 2 solutions for increasing inclusion within ABCT.
  • Describe at least 2 DEI concerns highlighted by the SIGs and the groups they represent.
  • Increase understanding and awareness of issues related to identity, marginalization, and burnout.
  • Identify future directions and steps to continue work on increasing inclusion and diversity within ABCT.