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.
Dr. Bergkamp and Colleagues Publish New Article
Although the American Psychological Association encourages clinical psychologists to recognize and understand the experience of social privilege both within themselves and the individuals and communities they serve, there is a dearth of research in the field to guide this pursuit.