Despite the rise in diversity training, psychology graduate programs largely focus on preventing legal issues related to discrimination and often overlook the greater meaning of diversity programming.
A Need for Diversity in Training
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How Diversity on Campus Benefits All Students
Diversity on college campuses and in the workforce doesn’t just mean increasing the presence of brown and black students. Diversity is making space for the underrepresented voice, ignored differences, and varying experiences to be recognized and validated. As our nation increases in diversity and inclusivity, it is crucial that institutions of higher education reflect this trend as well.
Opioid Crisis Position Statement
In June 2018, a joint statement was made by The Society of Behavioral Medicine and The Society for Health Psychology concerning the opioid crisis. Download it here.
Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Psychological Evaluation Information
Information from Dan Bruns, PsyD, about evaluating patients for Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) surgery.
Pain as a Biopsychosocial Condition
Daniel Bruns, PsyD, provides a thorough description of the complexities of pain and outlines the manner in which some “unexpected” treatments work.
Health Disparities and Stress
Dr. Cheryl Giscombe discusses what is meant by health disparities and stress and how they influence health and well-being.
Pain Information for Patients
This model of chronic pain was developed by Daniel Bruns, PsyD, and may be useful for working with patients.
What is Pain Psychology?
Learn what pain psychology is and why psychologists are involved in pain management.
A discussion on how psychologists can treat chronic pain
Hear Dr. Beverly Thorn’s insights on how psychologists can improve the lives of individuals with chronic pain. Learn how cognitive-behavioral therapy can be used to treat chronic pain.
A discussion on pain research
Dr. Jamie Rhudy discusses his research on pain.