Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of amelioration through individual interventions vs. transformation through ecological interventions
Application of Community psychology
The discussion topic this week focuses on the application of community psychology tools at an ecological or systems level. Consider and respond to the following. Be sure to draw from and cite required readings as well as your own personal and professional experiences and other sources of knowledge.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of amelioration through individual interventions vs. transformation through ecological interventions. Be sure to address the importance of the reciprocal relationship between individual and ecology.
- Reflect on your perspective (theoretical model) regarding psychological interventions. To what extent is your perspective consistent with holistic transformative ecological interventions? How has your thinking changed through the course of this term? What challenges do you anticipate in adhering to a holistic transformative model?
References if needed:
Trickett, E. J., & Rowe, H. L. (2012). Emerging Ecological Approaches to Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health in the School Context: Next Steps from a Community Psychology Perspective. Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, 22(1-2), 125-140.
Nelson, G., Kloos, B., & Ornelas, J. (2017). Creating transformative change in community mental health: Contributions from community psychology. In M. A. Bond, I. Serrano-García, C. B. Keys, & M. Shinn (Eds.), APA handbook of community psychology: Methods for community research and action for diverse groups and issues., Vol. 2. (pp. 377–392). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Subject: PHD Social Science
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