Going Global: How Psychologists Can Meet a World of Need

Description

This is the authoritative guide for current and future psychologists around the world who are or want to be engaged in international efforts and opportunities and meet pressing global needs. Psychologists are increasingly applying their knowledge, skills, and values to big picture issues such as sustainability, human rights, conflict resolution, global education, and religious and cultural understanding. However, education, training, and professional development often overlook "thinking and acting globally" as a vital component of the professional identities of psychologists. With decades of international experience as scholars, educators, practitioners, policymakers, and consultants, contributors to this book describe exemplary programs, relevant trends, and dynamic possibilities for global engagement. They focus specifically on nine key areas of expertise through which psychologists can make a difference: advocacy, assessment, consultation, intervention, leadership, policy, research, service, teaching Chapters also highlight opportunities for international and interdisciplinary collaboration while empowering indigenous voices and psychologies. Contents Contributors Introduction to Going Global: Why Psychologists Should Meet a World of Need Chapter 1 Advocacy: Global Opportunities and Responsibilities for Psychologists Chapter 2 Assessment: The Power and Potential of Psychological Testing, Educational Measurement, and Program Evaluation Around the World Chapter 3 Consultation: Who Needs Psychological Expertise Around the World and Why? Chapter 4 Intervention: Enhancing Mental Health and Well-Being Around the World Chapter 5 Leadership: How Psychology and Psychologists Develop Global Leaders and Leadership Chapter 6 Policy: Why and How to Become Engaged as an International Policy Psychologist Chapter 7 Research: International Possibilities and Partnerships for Psychologists Chapter 8 Service: Toward a Global Psychology of Collaboration, Counterflow, and Capacity Building Chapter 9 Teaching: Opportunities and Recommendations for Internationalizing Psychology Education Chapter 10 Concluding Thoughts on Going Global: How Psychologists Should Meet a World of Need Index About the Editors