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Psychological Literacy in the Caribbean: A Bahamian View
Sixth International ConferenceOn Psychology Education ICOPE 6
Flagstaff, ArizonaAugust 3rd – 5th, 2014
Ava D. Thompson, PhDCollege of The Bahamas
Psychology in The Bahamas
Bahamian Psychology Education and Training
Relatively new discipline38 Psychologists for a
population of 372,000Most psychologists
centrally located in the capital
Present in multiple sectors of Bahamian society
Predominantly clinical focus
Limited Research Output
BA launched in 2005Over 200 majors and
4 areas of concentration
AA and related BA programmes at other institutions
All graduate training completed abroad
Over 50 graduates 4 full-time faculty
Programme Aims & Objectives
AimsTo provide culturally-relevant learning experiences
that are consistent with international standardsTo develop a diverse perspective and an
international outlook across the curriculum with locally and regionally distinct courses
ObjectivesTo foster an appreciation for diversity in psychology,
international psychology and psychological theories emerging from developed and developing countries;
To contribute to the development of an indigenous approach to psychology to address the needs of the Bahamian and Caribbean societies
COB’s Tripartite Undergraduate Model
International
Regional
National
International History of Psychology in PSY
100/101Oral & Written AssignmentRead article on psychology in one country
◦ The British Psychologist & International Psychology Bulletin Identify factors that influence the development of
psychologyCompare to the Bahamian realityOutcomesAppreciate the variability in the development of
psychology Understand similarities & differences in the role of
contextual factors Explain the range of professional activities
psychologists undertake to promote human well-being.
Who’s Who: Psychologists and Their Work
Bahamas & Caribbean
International
PSY 100/101Present profiles of
Pioneers & Contemporary Psychologists
PSY 300 (Clinical Psy) Interview Bahamian
psychologists and create brochures that are used in other classes
Data also used to write the history of psychology
PSY 301 (Indigenous Psy)Research and present the
scholarship of IP pioneers on all continents e.g., Kim & Park, Nsemenang & Diaz Guerrero (Allwood & Berry, 2006)
PSY 325 (Hist & Systems)Write profiles of
international leaders in psychology (e.g., S. Cooper)
Professionalizing the Discipline: Caribbean Psychology Leaders
Concepts, Research and Application: Diversity &
RelevancePSY 100 Cross-Cultural study on depression in youthClassic studies in Social PsychologyPSY 201(Diversity in Psychology)Differences in conceptualizations of intelligence PSY 301(Indigenous Psychology) Traditional healing systems and integration with
psychology and the healthcare sectorPSY 450 (Seminar in Clinical Psychology)Diversity in case conceptualization and treatment
Journal of Clinical Psychology (2007). Conducting psychotherapy around the globe: Special issue, 63 (8), 713 – 784
Ethics, Human Rights & Development
Ethics in Psychology
Human Rights & Development
Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles of Psychologists (2008)
Context & Diversity in Code of Ethics (available on IUPsyS online resource: PRAW)
National and Regional Code of Ethics
Ethical issues in Small Spaces
Universal Declaration of Human Rights & other human rights instruments (CRC)
Development Initiatives & Indicators: Millennium Development Goals; Mental Health Atlas; WHO-AIMS;
Bahamian & Caribbean legislative and policy developments
Conclusion