We are excited to announce the election of Dr. Jude Bergkamp as the incoming President of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP). His 3-year term will begin on August 1, 2023.
Pathways to the therapist paragon: a decolonial grounded theory
In June 2023, Dr. Bergkamp and colleagues published an article in the APA flagship forensic psychology journal of Frontiers in Psychology. The article asserts that while many professional associations within clinical and counseling psychology have made an aspirational call for clinician awareness of social position, there is a lack of research into how socially-conferred privilege impacts psychotherapy. The article explores the differences in race and gender within the therapeutic dyad, in which there is a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color)/white or male/female-identified dynamic.
An Uncomfortable Tension: Reconciling the Principles of Forensic Psychology and Cultural Competency
In March 2023, Dr. Bergkamp and colleagues published an article in the APA flagship forensic psychology journal of Law & Human Behavior. The article asserts that philosophical pillars of forensic psychology and cultural competency are not compatible and require critical review for alignment. In addition, the article provides a comprehensive guide on how to incorporate cultural considerations into forensic practice. AUS Psy.D. student, Magen Hauser, and adjunct faculty, Dr. Katie McIntyre were also contributing authors.
APA Presidential Task Force on Culturally Informed Trauma and Grief Recovery
In March 2023, Dr. Bergkamp was appointed by the current American Psychological Association (APA) president, Dr. Thema Bryant, to serve on the APA Presidential Task Force on Culturally Informed Trauma and Grief Recovery. He was selected for his expertise in decolonial and Buddhist psychology.