Advocacy through Action: Students Bringing Psychology to our Communitywas started in 2007 by students in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Western Ontario for 2 primary purposes:
To use the knowledge and skills they are gaining in their graduate training to help people in their community; and
To advocate for psychology as a profession.
Too few people in the general public really have an idea of the unique skills psychologists have to offer in terms of their clinical assessment & therapy training experience, expertise in program development and evaluation, innovative research skills, and ability to conceptualize clients' problems with a comprehensive view spanning biological, cognitive, social, developmental, and environmental contributions.
ONGOING PROJECTS
'Finding Your Way' - A lecture series on the psychology of everyday life:
Annual series of FREE psychology talks at London Central Public Library
Occurs throughout the month of February each year
Talks given by psychology graduate students and residents on a wide range of topics
Talks have included:
helping a friend or family member with depression or addiction
Compiling a comprehensive list of services in the community that individuals can access, including information on HOW to access this web of mental health services
