Members of the Psychology Community,
I’m writing to amplify ongoing Psychology Department support for members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the face of ongoing trauma, as expressed in a recent message from Psychology Chair Sam Sommers. Below you can find several resources to support your own efforts to learn and engage in AAPI allyship.
These resources have been collected and shared by my counterpart at the UC Davis, Dr. Alison Ledgerwood:
- A free virtual event on How to Survive and Thrive in the Face of Gendered Racism
- This article from sociologist Nancy Wang Yuen on coping with anti-AAPI racism
- This very useful thread of resources for understanding and responding to anti-AAPI racism.
In addition I’ll repeat some resources shared in a recent message from the Reverend Elyse Nelson Winger, Tufts University Chaplain:
- Tufts’ Counseling and Mental Health Services is available for appointments and brief, confidential consultations
- The Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion, including the Asian American Center, is available to support students in their communities
- Find resources in the Toolkit for Combatting Anti-Asian Racism from Seattle University
Please refer to our department Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) page for information about the department’s ongoing efforts and for contact information for your EDI-related concerns and suggestions.