Become A Member
We encourage you to stay connected with our chapter to make use of the benefits and resources designed to meet your individual needs.
Black Therapists
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History
Born in the social, cultural and political vortex of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, African American students and professional psychologist founded the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) in San Francisco in 1968.
President’s Message
Keeping It Real This year people of African ancestry will be faced with the awesome task of re-electing the first African-American President in this country. Despite all of the economic and emotional challenges we face each day, we must remember the “power” of our vote in this year’s election. We have an obligation to our [...]
Black Psychologists in Haiti
The Bay Area Association of Black Psychologists had the unbelievable privilege in assisting our brothers and sisters in Haiti, the first Black Republic and the most African nation outside of Africa in the western hemisphere. As Black Psychologists, we must answer the call to aid in the mental and spiritual healing of our people after disasters, whether they be natural disasters or interpersonal.
Chapter Highlights
Each year, this chapter has increased their involvement and participation in our National programs to include an increase in the number of members (both professionals and students from this region) attendance at the annual national convention. In 2008, our local chapter hosted the National Convention in Oakland, CA and set new trends for the convention [...]
Student Circle
A channel for professional development, personal growth, educational resources, scholarships, network, community envolvement, research experience, and the opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the great minds and founders of Black psychology
