Conservation, Access, and Human Well-Being Dec 03, 2024 Please join us for the second of three webinars hosted by the American Psychological Association (APA), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and APA Division 34 – Society for Environmental, Population and Conservation Psychology. Panelists will share their expertise on environmental justice, conservation, nature recreation, and their role in supporting human well-being. Topics of this webinar include: -Conservation’s role in human well-being -Access to green spaces as a matter of environmental justice -The impact of a changing climate on nature and ..read more

In this webinar sponsored by the American Psychological Association (APA) Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS), Annette Nielsen (Woods Cross HighSchool, Utah) and Kristin Whitlock (The College Board) discussed the importance of promoting scientific thinking in high school psychology classes and emphasizing the role of critical thinking skills and research methods in understanding psychology. They introduced various lab activities designed to reinforce the idea that psychology is a science.  APA resources that are available for teachers to access current research were also s ..read more

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Are you dreading the cold, dark months ahead? In Scandinavia, where the winters are among the coldest and darkest on earth, many people look forward to winter as a time of coziness, beauty and rest. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz, PhD, author of “How to Winter,” talks about how cold weather and darkness affect our body and mind and what can we learn from the way that residents of cold-weather places approach the season. __________________________________ The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, wit ..read more

A brief overview of Dr Bais's work as an international psychology trauma specialist and the intersections of human rights, the climate crisis, and feminism. Shattering glass ceilings through public-private roles with Amnesty International, World Economic Forum and YPO. Website: www.Anjhula.com. LinkedIn: Anjhula Mya Singh Bais. Twitter / X: @anjhula. Instagram: @anjhula. Facebook: www.facebook.com/anjhulamya. __________________________________ The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more t ..read more

Designing a Sustainable Future: Perspectives from Psychological Science and Human Factors Engineering October 24, 2024 From broad national initiatives to clever design features, understanding how humans think, and act is key if we want to create a sustainable and thriving future. Join us for a conversation about how psychological and behavioral scientists can learn more from human factors engineers and about human-centered approaches to design a sustainable future. This is a great opportunity to expand your thinking and knowledge to benefit your science and improve the sustainability of our pl ..read more

Strong, supportive relationships are key to our mental and even physical health. But what are the keys to a healthy, loving relationship? John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, talk about why it’s so important to pay attention to your partner’s “bids for connection,” how to have productive rather than destructive fights, whether any couple can learn to communicate better, and why it’s a myth that you should never go to bed angry. __________________________________ The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology ..read more

The APA Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education (CABE) sponsored this webinar featuring Karen Naufel (Georgia Southern University) and David Kreiner (University of Central Missouri) to introduce participants to key features of the Guidelines 3.0 document and provide examples of how teachers of psychology can use those features to improve their courses and degree programs. In addition to identifying desired outcomes for the major, the Guidelines provide a wealth of guidance that teachers and programs can leverage to better prepare their students. Learn more about the APA Guidelines f ..read more

Our culture tends to prize being bold and outgoing, making the world harder to navigate for kids who are shy. Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar talks about temperament in young children, how shyness develops from babyhood on, the difference between shyness and introversion, how parents and other caregivers can best support shy kids, and recognizing the advantages of a shy temperament. __________________________________ The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 157,000 researchers, educators ..read more

Dismantling Racism in the Field of Psychology and Beyond: Conversation with the Editors of the Special Issue of the American Psychologist Oct. 29, 2024 In 2021, the American Psychological Association (APA) passed resolutions initiating a process of atonement for its participation in promoting, perpetuating, and failing to challenge racism and discrimination toward communities of color. The May- June 2024 special issue of the American Psychologist examines the ways psychology perpetuated racism and offers strategies and mechanisms to aid in dismantling racism. Join us for a conversation with th ..read more