Transforming Careers in Mental Health for BIPOC

The introduction, chapter 1, and chapter 25 are freely available as downloadable Open Access PDFs. Please click the underlined chapter titles below.

Introduction

Doris F. Chang and Linda Lausell Bryant

Part I: Finding and Owning Your Voice 

1. Ethnic-Racialized Identities as Strengths: Navigating Academic Pathways that Affirm and Value Who We Are

Linda Juang 

2. Applying to Graduate School: Tips and Strategies for BIPOC and International Students 

Nari Yoo and Sophia Williams Kapten

3. Experiences of International Graduate Students in Training in Health Service Psychology and Related Mental Health Disciplines: Challenges and Reflections 

Iris Yi Miao and Xiang Zhou 

4. Intersectionality and Graduate Students of Color: Addressing the Interplay Between Identity, Systemic Oppression, and Resistance 

Hector Y. Adames and Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas

5. Addressing Racial Microaggressions and Racial Enactments in Therapy for BIPOC and Immigrant Clinicians 

Eunjung Lee, Ran Hu, and Tolulola Taiwo-Hanna

6. Decolonizing Research Approaches: Some Tips to Heal the Damages of a Sick World 

E.J.R. David 

7. Coping with Racism and Oppression in Higher Education: Overcoming the Imposter Phenomenon 

Kevin Cokley

8. Allyship as a Vehicle for Health Equity: Reflections on a Career in Community-Based Research with Indigenous and Black Populations 

Jeffrey Proulx

9. Finding Your Voice: A Community Conversation  

Sophia Williams Kapten, E.J.R. David, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas, Hector Y. Adames, Derek Suite, Linda Lausell Bryant, and Doris F. Chang

Part II: Taking a Leap 

10. Soul Work: A Pathway to Help Heal Communities of Color 

Kenneth V. Hardy

11. Developing Your Brand: Building a Private Practice 

Amanda Mays

12. Combatting Racial Battle Fatigue: Navigating and Challenging Predominantly White Institutions 

Derek H. Suite

13. Radical Self-Care for BIPOC 

Robyn L. Gobin

14. Putting People First: Promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Industry Settings 

Milo Dodson

15. Restorative Practices are Liberatory: An Open Letter to BIPOC Scholar-Activists and Practitioners Committed to Anti-Oppressive Practice 

Kirk “Jae” James 

16. Integrating Social Justice, Black Feminist, and Radical Healing Mentoring: Lessons for Transformational Change 

Helen Neville, Jioni Lewis, and Bryana French

17. Antiracist and Anti-Oppressive Pedagogy: Putting Theory into Action 

Grace S. Kim and Karen L. Suyemoto

18. Broadening Your Reach: Disseminating Science and Knowledge for Maximum Impact 

Maryam Kia-Keating

19. The Politics of Promotion and Tenure: Tips for Navigating the Process while Staying True to Your Values 

Karen Jackson-Weaver

20. Getting Your Message Out: A Community Conversation  

Robin L. Gobin, Ramani Durvasula, Maryam Kia-Keating, Terrance Coffie, Doris F. Chang, Linda Lausell Bryant

Part III: Leading for Change and Impact 

21. Becoming a Media Contributor: Science, Advocacy, and Public Education 

Ramani Durvasula 

22. Instituting Anti-Oppressive Approaches to Supervision and Clinical Training 

Sandra Mattar 

23. Transforming the Research Landscape through Editorial Leadership Roles 

Gordon Nagayama Hall 

24. Living Our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Values in the Academy: Engaging in Social Change Across Generations 

Anneleise Singh, Brean’a Parker, and Briana Bivens

25. Rooted in Justice and Joy: Collaborative Organizational Development 

Jeanette Pai-Espinosa

26. Leading and Managing While BIPOC: Emphasis on Goal not Role 

Linda Lausell Bryant

27. Impact and Institution-Building: A Community Conversation  

Joseph Gone, Helen Neville, Larke Huang, Doris F. Chang, Linda Lausell Bryant

Part IV: Concluding Chapters 

28. Conclusion: Find Strength in This Community 

Linda Lausell Bryant and Doris F. Chang

29. Relational Approaches to Transforming Institutions: Guideposts for Aspiring White Racial Justice Allies

Doris F. Chang, Linda Lausell Bryant, and Lisa B. Spanierman