The LCPP Presentations provide participants with credits towards making them eligible for the Cetitification in African Centered/Black Psychology (LCPP certification).

 

Impart skill and knowledge for integration into clinical practice. These workshops are scheduled for one and one half hour (1 1/2), three (3) or four (4) hours, including a question and answer period, completion of pre and post questionnaires, and scheduled breaks when appropriate.

 

Are formatted to allow the interchange and/or discussion of ideas relevant to the convention theme (Not paper-reading sessions). These sessions are scheduled for two hours (120 minutes) including questions and pre and post questionnaires.

 

Think Tanks (Eligible for MCEP/CEU Credits)

Focus on critical issues of relevance to psychologists and involve an exchange of ideas between participants and presenters). These sessions are scheduled for two hours (120 minutes) including questions and answers and completion of pre and post questionnaires.

 

Paper Presentations

Sessions focus on the author’s contribution to clinical practice, research and/or theory as developed for formal presentation.  The paper session is scheduled for fifty (50) minutes including questions.

 

Sessions focus on the presentation of the author’s contribution to research or/or theory through illustrative materials displayed on posters. The presenter provides all needed materials and remains with his/her poster during specific times of the convention so that viewers may have the opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas.

 

In the Luncheon Ceremony, the leadership of the Student Circle of The ABPsi will be enstooled for the next year in the host ballroom with a plated lunch. Come, break bread with us, help to honor some outstanding students and be present at the Enstoolment Ceremony for the incoming Student Circle Chair.

 

A ritual which gives homage to the positive spirit and energy of our ancestors through testimony, spiritual meditation, and fellowship. It takes place at 6:00 am.   

 

A rare event in which students sit with professional psychologists and take part in a group mentoring session. Some topics include: Strategies for identifying and building mentor relationships; Dealing with non-culture friendly programs; Getting your work published during graduate school; and licensure and certification and more. Continental breakfast will be available.

 

Mbongi Plenary  (Eligible for MCEP/CEU Credits)

Mbongi, a Bantu Kongo term, was a way of structurally 1) gathering together the best minds and practices; 2) taking, seizing or accepting responsibility for solving and resolving the problematics of the African community; 3) capturing, critiquing and clarifying those “things which concern us dearly”, 4) exposing the “truth” of our reality as reflected in and represented by our spiritual, intellectual, social and artistic memory and creations; and, 5) uncovering, correcting and utilizing the core meaning and purpose of a people in the service of human development and well-being. The Mbongi Assembly institutionalizes the idea of a community of thinkers and activist having responsibility to take care of the welfare and well-being of its people. Some expected guests include prominent actors, academic administrators, scholars, researchers, service providers, and leaders of national organizations.

In the Awards Ceremony we pay honor to members of the association that have made significant contributions to the ABPsi and their community. Members who have completed their certification process will be awarded their certificate of proficiency in Black Psychology. Two ABPsi psychologists who have been recognized by their peers as the Distinguished Psychologist for their contribution in the field of Black Psychology will give a short address at this event..

 

Community Forums.

 The community forums provide opportunity for members of The ABPsi to interact with local community members around issues that are critical to the African American population.

 

Leadership Leadership Development Institute

 The ABPsi Leadership Development Institute (LDI) provides a unique professional training opportunity to  enhance leadership skills and is available to all members. The purpose of this leadership training institute is  To educate and inform all members of the Association on the issues relating to leadership within the ABPsi; to encourage persons desiring to provide leadership to the organization on a   local, regional or national level to have the best training in order to have a rewarding experience and lead the organization to the best of their ability; and to provide a general framework that serves as an informational, administrative, organizational, and ethical framework in which to serve the ABPsi in a leadership capacity.

 

The LDI is a benefit of membership and open only to the members of the ABPsi.

 

Village Meeting

The ABPsi Village Meeting is an opportunity for the membership  to come together to share ideas and opinions about the purpose and future direction of the Association. 

 

Enstoolment Banquet

Every two years, The Association of Black Psychologists presents an Enstoolment Banquet as the place where the formal transfer of power from the current President to the President-Elect occurs. During this formal yet celebratory event the new President is sworn in and a Presidential address delivered.

 

The Enstoolment Ceremony borrows from West African traditions and symbols to mark the new presidency. Celebratory conversation, drumming and dancing are important traditions practiced during this ceremony.

 

The Banquet in which the Enstoolment Ceremony takes place provides an open forum reinforcing the connection physically, mentally and spiritually between the participants and the President, thereby allowing each member of the Banquet to personally hold the President of The Association of Black Psychologists accountable to his/her oath and pledge as stated during the Presidential Address.

Jegnaship Student/Professional Roundtable

Sunrise Tribute to Ancestors

Student Circle Luncheon Ceremony

Poster Presentations