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MN ABPsi Author publishes article in this month’s Journal of Black Psychology

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Admin

Hotep,A big shout out to Dr. Willie Winston III for his co-authored article in the May 2017 issue of the Journal of Black Psychology!Note that Dr. Winston lists his affiliation as Minnesota Association of Black Psychologists. Congrats, Willie!Pearl Barner II

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Adler Graduate School Students meeting to form Mn Chapter of ABPsi Student Circle

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Admin

Currently, we are in the process of starting a local Student Circle Chapter with the help of Ms. Rashida Fisher and several students at the Adler Graduate School.  If you, too, are interested, please contact: Rashida Fisher, MS, LPCC, LADC Faculty/ … Continue reading →

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Black Psychologists more prominent at MPA

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Admin

This years Minnesota Psychological Association conference included a number of both familiar and new African American faces.  Since her stint as both MnABPsi and MPA President, Dr. Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya has continued to urge not only greater involvement from women psychologists and … Continue reading →

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simmonsconsulting | BLACK MEN HEALING CONFERENCE

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Admin

JUNE 25 & 26, 2015 HISTORICAL TRAUMA: Addressing Gender Issues in the African American Community The conference provides an opportunity for meaningful community engagement and access to national and local educators, and community practitioners to discuss and introduce practical culturally … Continue reading →

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“Rock the Boat”: Resmaa Menakem Releases New Book

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Admin

Resmaa Menakem MSW, LICSW, noted both locally and nationally as a trauma therapist as well as family and relationship expert, held a party last week to release his new book: “Rock the Boat: How to Use Conflict to Heal and … Continue reading →

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New St. Thomas Prof has South Mpls Roots

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Admin

Dr. Bryana French,  moved up from  the University of Missouri, Columbia last year to join the faculty at St. Thomas’ Graduate School of Professional Psychology.  She had done her doctoral work at the University of Illinois and then interned at U … Continue reading →

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Multicultural competence is a Journey, not a destination

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Admin

Lambers Fisher is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). He is a certified Prepare/Enrich counselor as well as a Board Approved Supervisor for the MN Board of Marriage & Family Therapy and the MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy. Additionally, Lambers … Continue reading →

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Ted Thompson awarded for Career Achievement

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Admin

Ted  Thompson MEq, LP was the 2015 Recipient of the award for Outstanding Career Achievement in Black Psychology given each year during Black History month by the Diversity Committee of the Minnesota Psychological Association.  The award was initiated when former … Continue reading →

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Work on the Directory picking up steam!

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Admin

The long overdue update to the MnABPsi Directory of Mental Health Resources in the Black Community is picking up steam.  President Dr. Willie Garrett and Dr. Harvey Linder met recently with ministers from the the Black ministerial alliance known as … Continue reading →

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President’s Message

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Admin

Welcome to a new year in ABPsi!  I am so excited about beginning our journey over the next year together!  I hope that we will be able to accomplish a great deal for our community!  It is an interesting time … Continue reading →

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