Diversity Committee Update

Diversity Committee Update

By Omar G. Gudiño, PhD, ABPP
Member-at-Large, Diversity

SCCAP has some exciting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) learning and networking opportunities for members coming this summer! The Diversity Committee has been busy working alongside our SCCAP colleagues to support EDI efforts across the organization. Jill Ehrenreich-May, PhD (MAL for Science and Practice) and the committee of volunteers that are launching SCCAP’s Clinical Practice Institute in July deserves a special acknowledgement. This group of volunteers has worked diligently over many months to launch this series of trainings focused on culturally responsive EBP. We also acknowledge Miya Barnett, PhD and Anna Lau, PhD for ensuring that most of SCCAP’s offerings at the APA Convention center EDI content. We are thrilled to be part of an organization that is working diligently to infuse EDI across areas.

Recently, the Diversity Committee hosted a webinar on Culturally Responsive TF-CBT via Telehealth for Latinx Youth and Families. The webinar was presented by Juventino Hernandez Rodriguez, PhD and Bianca T. Villalobos, PhD, with Thania Galvan, PhD as the moderator. More than 200 people joined the webinar live and many more will be able to benefit from the recording. We are thankful to the presenters for sharing their expertise and supporting providers in delivering effective care for Latinx youth and families.

If you are attending the APA Convention, please join us for the Diversity Committee Social Hour on Thursday, August 4th from 12-1pm in the SCCAP Hospitality Suite. Light refreshments will be served. Please follow the listserv for additional details about the location of the hospitality suite as APA approaches. We are looking forward to talking with members to identify additional ways that the Diversity Committee can support EDI. Looking forward to seeing many of you at APA in Minneapolis!