definition of community psychology

 

  Discussion 1 - Week 1COLLAPSE

Issue Post:

The discussion topic this week focuses on the definition of community psychology and what you bring to the study of community psychology. Consider and respond to the following. Be sure to draw from and cite required readings as well as your own personal and professional experiences and other sources of knowledge.

Discussion #1

What is community psychology (CP)? Be sure to include in your discussion the main components of community psychology as described by Nelson and Prilleltensky ( 2010): issues and problems; values; principles and conceptual tools; and science of CP.

Describe your personal and professional experiences, values, and cultural background. Discuss the implications of your personal and professional background for working in community psychology; that is, how are your values, experiences, and cultural background likely to influence your work as a community psychologist (e.g., target social issues, populations, settings, intervention strategies).

Issue posts are due by Day 5.