
Unveiling Narratives: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Strengths, and Increasing the Visibility of Arab/MENA Psychologists
About this episode
In Episode 124, Ben is joined by Iranian-American psychologist, Dr. Bahaur Amini. Dr Amini is actively involved in Arab/MENA-Psy, the Arab, Middle Eastern, & North African Psychological Association as well as a director with The Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race, a Division of the American Psychological Association (APA Division 45). Dr. Amini discusses the work of these groups supporting Arab/MENA psychologists many of whom are struggling and feeling isolated as the Israeli-Gaza war rages on. She also shares her experiences as a second-generation Iranian-American and first-generation psychologist.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
- 1.5 CEUs
- BCBA: Ethics
- IBAO: Cultural
- QABA: Ethics
- CBA:: Cultural Diversity
Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahauramini/
AMENA-Psy
https://www.amenapsy.org/index.cfm
https://www.instagram.com/amenapsy/
Links:
Arab/MENA-Psy Advocacy Page
https://www.amenapsy.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=496
Division 45
#weareMENA
https://www.amenapsy.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=537
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Black Applied Behavior Analysts
Latino Association for Behavior Analysis
Articles Referenced:
Amini, B., Raheel, O., Exum, A., & Fazzino, T. L. (2022). Mental health of Iranian immigrants and their descendants: A review. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 53(2), 192–204. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000434
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