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A PUBLICATION OF SECTION 1: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BLACK WOMEN DIVISION 35: SOCIETY FOR THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

 

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BLACK WOMEN 

NEWSLETTER 

A publication of SECTION 1, DIVISION 35

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL

ASSOCIATION Winter 2009 Vol. 1, No. 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 News & Updates President‘s Message 3 Our Herstory: Reflecting on the founders of Section 1 4 Carolyn Payton Award 5 Member Spotlight: Section 1’s Executive Board 6 Honors & Achievements 8 Join our Executive Board 12 Membership Information 16

Career Resources Negotiating your salaries 2 Grant info your finger tips 9 Aging research training 10 Quick Facts: Black women in academia 12

Health & Well Being 2009 APA Conference sister circle looks at stress 10 Changing your daytime habits for a better night’s sleep 11

Upcoming Events & Opportunities 13

According to the 2007 American Psychological Association (APA) Salary Survey, the median salaries of men are generally substantially higher than those reported by women. While the disparities are less obvious among those with less than 10 years of work experience this difference increases significantly over time.

For these reasons it is important that women- particularly racial/ ethnic minority women- think carefully when negotiating their salary with a new employer. Research has shown that women are 2.5 times more likely than men to feel "a great deal of apprehension" about negotiating, while men initiate negotiations about 4 times more often than women (DiFalco & Herz, 2004). When we do negotiate, we

typically ask for and get less—on average equaling 30 % less than men. In fact, 20% of adult women say they never negotiate at all, even though they often recognize negotiation is an appropriate and even necessary part of the job hunting process (Boice, 2006)

The best way to buck this “no negotiation” trend is to gather as much information about what others have received or typically is provided before you begin. The more prepared you are the better your negotiating position, according to Dr. Kathleen McGinn, a Harvard Business School faculty member. In her research she has found that women fare even worse in negotiations when the potential opportunities and limits of the negotiation were unclear.

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The Psychology of Black Women, Section I of Division 35, began as a committee on Black women's concerns. With their vision and perseverance, the Committee gained a more prominent voice within the Division and Section I, The Psychology of Black Women, was established in 1984. As a section, The Psychology of Black Women has its own bylaws and governance structure and has scheduled time for invited presentations at the American Psychological Association's annual convention. Today The Psychology of Black Women is a body that, among other things, is a leader in the fight to encourage and promote the endeavors which develop and make visible the subspecialty of Black women in psychology. The President of Section 1: The Psychology of Women is Dr. Guerda Nicolas (currently the Chair of the Department of Educational and Psychological Studies at the University of Miami). In her role as President, Dr. Nicolas has worked tirelessly to develop and implement a plan of action to bring us into the future while celebrating our past. The key elements of her plan are outlined below.

Appreciation of the Past, Understanding the Present, & Planning for the Future

A. Appreciation of the Past a. Highlighting the work of the founders in the creation of the committee which became

a section within division 35-In collaboration with Dr. Nettles, one of the founders b. Highlighting the contributions of Black Women Psychologists in the field through

a creation of a webpage in the section 1 website c. Archiving the work of the section and the leaders of the section

B. Understanding of the Present

a. Increasing the visibility of the section within Division 35, APA, and the general public b. Increasing membership c. Retaining current members d. Creating a working executive committee membership

reflecting Black women across the lifespan

C. Planning for the Future a. Sustaining the vision, mission, and

objectives of the section b. Developing a 5 year strategic plan for the

section, setting some priorities that will guide the operation procedure of the section

c. Ensuring that our policies and documents are in alignment with the division

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Do you have a student or colleague who would benefit from membership in The Psychology of Black Women? Do you think the information provided here is useful? Please pass along a copy of our newsletter .You can also download a copy from our website:  

http://www.apa.org/divisions/div35/sect1.html 

 

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Section 1: Psychology of Black Women‘s

Herstory

She is now the Director of the Public Interest Directorate. Trotman Reid, who served as Chair in 1978-1979, served in many roles in Division 35 before being elected as Division President in 1991-92. Murray Nettles become the 2nd President of the Section on the Psychology of Black Women, and is now President of Division 34, Population and Environmental Psychology.

For 32 years Division 35 has recognized the contributions of Black women of psychology through the Task Force on Black Women's Concerns (1977-1978), the Committee on Black Women's Concerns (1978-1986), and Section I: The Psychology of Black Women (1984 on). Leaders in the psychology of Black women have continued the tradition of research, teaching, practice, and professional service. The list is long, and includes Vickie Mays, first President of the Section and 2007 Recipient of Award for

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Section 1 began as The Task Force on Black Women's Concerns. Martha Mednick, 1977-1978 President of Division 35, appointed a Howard University graduate student, Saundra Rice Murray Nettles, as chair and organizer. Murray Nettles and other members, then graduate student Gwendolyn Puryear Keita and Howard professor Pamela Trotman Reid, benefited from the guidance of four leading Black women of psychology. Two of them were practitioner-teachers: Janice Porter Gump and Evelyn Ireland. Two others were particularly active in public policy and academic administration. The late Rheataugh Dumas (1929-2007) had been dean and vice provost at the University of Michigan School of Nursing during the 1950's. After serving as Chairwoman of Psychiatric Nursing, Yale School of Nursing, she was appointed to the position of deputy director of the National Institutes of Mental Health in 1979. The late Carolyn Payton (1925-2001) was a model for leadership on women's and other diversity issues within the American Psychological Association. She served as a Task Force member after she left the Peace Corps as Director in 1977. She received the award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service (1982), the APA Committee on Women in Psychology Leadership Citation Award (1985), and the APA Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to Psychology 1997).

Task Force members Gwendolyn Puryear Keita, Pamela Trotman Reid, and Saundra Murray Nettles followed the example set by the senior members of the Task Force. Keita served as Chair of the Committee on Black Women's Concerns from 1979 to 1982 and later became APA Director of Women's Programs in 1987.

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Carolyn Robertson Payton (1925-2001) was an extraordinary woman psychologist and activist. Born in the Jim Crow South in Norfolk, VA, Payton witnessed the atrocities of explicit and institutional racism and its negative impact on the lives of African Americans. The daughter of a chef and seamstress/ homemaker, Payton attended college and became the student of educators and activist that used their lives to fight for the rights of African Americans. The examples of women like Mary McCloud Bethune, Nannie Burroughs, Mary Church Terrell, and Charlotte Hawkins Brown along with the president of Bennett College, her alma mater, Willa B. Player, taught Payton the merits of decisive leadership required of the women of her generation. It is only imagined that she took these lessons and applied them to her career which can only be characterized as pioneering.

Payton is considered the first individual psychologist to address the need for specialized training for work with ethnic and racial minority clients, and a key player in the early multicultural psychology movement. Completing her doctoral studies at Columbia University, Payton played important roles at Howard University and National Institute of Mental Health. She was appointed to the position of Director of the United States Peace Corps in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter, becoming the first female and the first African American in this role. After leaving the Peace Corps, Payton returned to Howard University where she was appointed Dean of Counseling and Career Development and later Director of University Counseling Services, role she held until her retirement in 1995. Her life and legacy are a phenomenal example for early career women psychologists.

The Carolyn R. Payton Award recognizes the published work of an early career Black Women psychologist, within 10 years post doctorate. The prize, in the amount of $500 is for work that is either theoretical or empirical and that is published at the time of submission. Additionally, the work

does not have to focus exclusively on Black women, must address specific concerns of Black women and will be evaluated based on creativity and contribution while it to understanding the role of gender in their lives.

Self-nominations are encouraged and the award winner will be announced at the awards program of Division 35 at the American Psychological Association Convention. To be considered for the award, please send a hard and an electronic copy of a cover letter (with contact information) and three copies of the scholarly work (i.e., article, book chapter or book) by April 7, 2010 to:

Dr. Wendi Williams, Ph.D. School of Education Pratt Bldg., Room 230 Long Island University- Brooklyn 1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201 or Wendi.williams@liu.edu

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Each issue we spotlight a Section1 member. We look for members that are is doing great things and who we think others should get to know. Let us know if there is a member

we should spotlight!

Have you ever wondered how another woman got to where she is in her career? Or have you ever thought about how others are able to negotiate working in the field of psychology? The Member Spotlight gives you a glimpse into the experiences of other Section 1 members. Every month we will feature different members of our community, highlighting their recent activities and accomplishments.

In this issue we are introducing you to the 2009 Executive Board of Section 1The Psychology of Black Women. These women contribute their time and energy throughout the year to maintain our membership and plan our programming. This is your opportunity to get to know the women behind the various projects that the Section coordinates throughout the year.

PRESIDENT Guerda Nicolas, PhD Associate Professor of Psychology School of Education University of Miami Email: nguerda@miami.edu

As a multicultural (Haitian American) and multilingual psychologist, Dr. Nicolas’ work centers on promoting culture and well-being of ethnically diverse children, adolescents, and families with a particular focus on Haitians and other Caribbean immigrant populations.

MEMBERSHIP Cat Thompson, PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist Counseling &Psychological Services University of California, San Diego Email: cathompson@ucsd.edu

As a Multicultural Feminist psychologist working in a college counseling center, Dr. Thompson’s work focuses on assisting students in their transition to college and movement into young adulthood. She is particularly interested in issues related to identity development, especially among biracial/multi-racial/ethnic/cultural and LGBT individuals.

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Beryl L. Wingate, PsyD, LP Consultant and Private Practitioner Wells Fargo Minneapolis, MN Email: drblwingate1@gmail.com

In her corporate setting, Dr. Wingate is on a team that provides consultation focused on positively impacting team member engagement and productivity. In private practice, she primarily supports adult and adolescent females healing emotional distress related to multi – cultural/racial/ ethnic identity, and relationship issues, family of origin issues, and substance abuse issues.

AWARDS CHAIR Wendi S. Williams, PhD Assistant Professor of Counseling Long Island University- Brooklyn School of Education Email: wendi.williams@liu.edu

Dr. Williams’ work aims to address health disparities among African descent and Latina girls in urban settings through implementing a psychosocial and spiritual intervention which decrease sexual risk vulnerability through development of girls’ racial/ethnic identities and leadership efficacy.

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JOIN US! Become a member of

Section 1: Psychology of Black Women

Membership in Section 1: Psychology of Black

Women provides you with the opportunity to connect with other Black women in the

field. We encourage students, early career psychologists and senior psychologists to join us. Membership in APA

or Division 35 is NOT required for membership in Section 1: Psychology of

Black Women.

If you’d like to become a member please fill out the

membership form included at the end of this newsletter.

Or visit our website membership page:

http://www.apa.org/divisions/div35/Sections/1/section1.html

TREASURER Viviane Barnnette, PhD., HSP-P Executive Director Counseling Services North Carolina A & T State University

STUDENT’S COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Le Ondra Clark, MS Doctoral Candidate Counseling Psychology University of Wisconsin, Madison Email: leondraclark@gmail.com 

Julie Green, Doctoral Candidate Counseling Psychology University of North Dakota Email: leondraclark@gmail.com  

Ms. Green’s dissertation research examines the impact of intimate partner violence on Northern Plains American Indian mother—daughter attachment relationships. She is also interested in culturally-appropriate family violence preventions as well as policies regarding intimate partner violence within ethnically diverse communities  

Elizabeth Pierre, MA Counseling Psychology, Boston College APAGS Student Representative to Div. 35 Email: pierreel583@gmail.com

Ms. Pierre is interested in racial/ethnic identity’s influence on one’s experience of trauma. Mental health issues and needs within the Haitian community are also among her interests.

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MEMBERSHIP Beatrice A. Tatem, PhD Counseling Psychologist Director, Student Counseling Services Mississippi State University Email: BTatem@saffairs.msstate.edu

Dr. Tatem possesses a strong interest in multicultural issues particularly as it relates to ethnicity and culture, ethics and university counseling center services. In addition to her work at the Counseling Center, she enjoys being involved with campus activities and programs.  

 

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OUR FOCUS IN 2009 The 2009 theme of the section is Appreciation of the Past, Understanding the Present, & Planning for the Future. By appreciation of the past, we seek to highlight the work of the founders in the creation of the committee, which became a section within division 35-In collaboration with Dr. Nettles, one of the founders; highlight the contributions of Black Women Psychologists in the field through a creation of a webpage in the section 1 website; and archiving the work of the section and the leaders of the section Through a our focus on the present, we seek to increase the visibility of the section within Division 35, APA, and the general public; increase our membership; retain our members; and create a working executive committee membership that reflects Black women across the lifespan. Our plans for the future include activities and policies aim at sustaining the vision, mission, and objectives of the section.

 

Dr. Nicole Buchanan was awarded tenure in Michigan State University’s Department of Psychology in East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Buchannan’s research focuses on domestic violence and Black women’s health. She has published in such journals as Psychology of Women Quarterly and Journal of Women’s Health and Journal of Vocational Behavior.  

Dr. Dionne Stephens received the 2009 Carolyn Payton Early Career Award. She studies sexual scripting and health disparities in Black populations. Dr. Dionne Stephens is an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the Departments of Psychology and African Diaspora Studies Program at Florida International University in Miami, Florida.

Jennifer O'Neil is Section 1: Psychology of Black women’s 2009 Psychology of Black Women Graduate Student Award winner. A fifth year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Virginia, Ms. O’Neil’s dissertation examines the risk and protective factors for depression in African American mothers. She was also a recipient of the APA’s Minority Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fellowship.

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Faculty, researchers and program designers are under the gun to find funds for their work. Research grants are becoming more and more important in universities, academics, not for profits and institution circles. Whether you’re a seasoned grant writer or new to the process, it’s always good to have one or two really good grant databases at your finger tips. To get you started, we’ve listed a few online resources that others have found to be really helpful in the grant search process.

NIH OFFICE OF EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH NIH funds grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to meet the NIH mission of extending healthy life and reducing the burdens of illness and disability. While NIH awards many grants specifically for research, they also provide grant opportunities that support research-related activities, including. To sign up for grant notifications go to http://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm NSF AWARDS SEARCH FastLane is the National Science Foundation (NSF) online website through which they conduct their relationship to researchers and potential researchers, reviewers, and administrators and their organizations. To start reviewing the NSF’s various granting mechanisms via FastLane go to https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/a6/A6Start.htm

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AAggiinngg rreesseeaarrcchh ttrraaiinniinngg ffoorr mmiinnoorriittyy sscchhoollaarrss Minority seniors are a large and fast-growing segment of the United States By the year 2050, minorities are projected to be more than half of the total population, with the number of seniors over age 55 more than doubling. A key goal of the Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research (MCUAAAR) is to foster high quality scholarly and empirical training, research, and interventions focused upon health promotion and health among older racial and ethnic minority populations. Jointly funded by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Nursing Research, MCUAAAR builds upon the work and expertise of faculty and students at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University to empirically investigate African American health inequalities over the life-course.

Throughout the year they host training workshops aimed at providing graduate students, junior faculty, and senior investigators with little aging research knowledge various opportunities to expand their

Knowledge and understanding of methodologies utilized when conducting research on racial/ethnic health disparities in elderly African Americans. Those interested in finding out more about this program should visit their website:

http://mcuaaar.iog.wayne.edu/

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Physical ailments, stress, and fatigue are just a few conditions that were mentioned due to lack of self care during the one hour work shop on Black Women and Self Care at 2009 APA conference. Dr. Guerda Nicolas and Elizabeth Pierre, MA led this intimate group of individuals who shared their struggles with balancing their career and education and doing proper self-care.

It was evident by the concerns that these individuals needed a space to vent and to be “real”. Dr. Nicolas and Ms. Pierre provided tips to help the participants take better care of themselves throughout the year, one of which was to spend 15 minutes technology free! This notion received many sighs and looks of disbelief! The session ended with each participant writing a letter to themselves stating the ways that they will better care for their bodies, minds, and spirits. Just because you were not there does not mean it is too late for YOU to take the time to care for yourself…beginning now.

 

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Exercise during the day. Regular exercise, aside from many other wonderful health benefits, usually makes it easier to fall asleep and sleep better. You don’t have to be a star athlete to reap the benefits-- as little as twenty to thirty minutes of activity helps. And you don’t need to do all 30 minutes in one session: break it up into five minutes here, ten minutes there. A brisk walk, a bicycle ride or a run is time well spent. However, be sure to schedule your exercise in the morning or early afternoon. Exercising too late in the day actually stimulates the body, raising its temperature. That’s the opposite of what you want near bedtime, because a cooler body temperature is associated with sleep. Don’t feel glued to the couch in the evening, though. Exercise such as relaxation yoga or simple stretching shouldn’t hurt.

Avoid using caffeine as a daily “pick me up”. You might be surprised to know that caffeine can cause sleep problems up to ten to twelve hours after drinking it! If you rely on coffee, tea or caffeinated soda to keep you going during the day, consider eliminating caffeine after lunch or cutting back your overall intake. And avoid other hidden sources of caffeine include chocolate, caffeinated sodas, and teas. Change the meeting at Starbucks to a park bench with bottled water.

Make the time before sleep a time of peace and quiet- not a time to catch up on your work day. As much as possible, avoid things that may trigger worry or anxiety before bed, like grading! If you’ve been awake for more than 15 minutes, try getting out of bed and doing a quiet activity. Keep the lights dim so as not to cue your body clock that it’s time to wake up. A light snack or herbal tea might help relax you, but be careful not to eat so much that your body begins to expect a meal at that time of the day. So don’t you dare turn on your laptop, review case notes or open that textbook!

Excerpted with permission from Tips for Getting Better Sleep. Visit http://helpguide.org/life/sleep_tips.htm to see the full article with links to related articles. ©Helpguide.org. All rights reserved.

Do you have trouble falling asleep, or toss and turn in the middle of the night? Then find yourself nodding off at your computer or trying to keep your eyes open during a lecture? You are not alone: millions of people struggle with falling and staying asleep at night while struggling to stay awake during the day.

Unless you’re suffering from a serious sleep disorder, simply improving your daytime habits can set the stage for good sleep. By developing good habits during your workday, you can avoid common pitfalls and make simple changes that bring you consistently better sleep.

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As you know the survival of Section 1: The Psychology of Black women relies upon the dedication, commitment, and hard work of many of our members serving as volunteers to fulfill the mission of the section. In doing so, we not only provide a wonderful service to the section but also have the opportunity to develop our leadership skills as well develop a network of sisterhood through our collective work. The executive committee meets one evening a month via telephone conference call and at the APA convention. Committee members are expected to provide an update and report about their work and to assist in publicizing the work of the section. We hope that you will join us in volunteering to serve this section by signing up NOW for one of the following open positions on the Executive Committee of Section 1: The Psychology of Black Women.

Secretary Some responsibilities of the secretary include: • Create and Circulates roster of the Executive

Committee meeting • Prepares agenda with the President by sending

out a call for agenda items and report • Responsible for taking notes during our meetings

both during the conference calls and the face meeting at APA

• Prepares unapproved minutes for distribution at the next Executive Committee meeting

• Keeps records of Executive Committee and of the annual business meetings

President Elect Some responsibilities of the President include: • President-Elect becomes President at the end of

the annual business meeting held during the APA Convention.

• Ensure that a call for volunteers for committees and task forces be included in the fall Feminist Psychologist

• Arrange meetings with Executive committee • Write the Section’s Annual Report. A copy of the

annual report is to be filed with the Secretary of the Society.

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Only 0.2% of Black women are full professors, 0.4% are associate professors, are 0.7% are assistant professors and 0.5% are instructors (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2002)

Although the number of Black women assistant professors have increased, they are promoted at a slower rate and paid less than their White American male and female counterparts (Turner, 2003).

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SECTION 1 RELATED EVENTS Carolyn Payton Early Career Award - Submissions Deadline April 7st, 2010 Contact: Dr. Wendi Williams, wendi.williams@liu.edu http://www.apa.org/divisions/div35/Awards/awards.html Psychology of Black Women Graduate Student Award- Submissions Deadline April 1st, 2010 Contact: Dr. Wendi Williams, wendi.williams@liu.edu http://www.apa.org/divisions/div35/Awards/awards.html 2010 Black Women Psychologists Retreat- May 21 to 23 in Miami, Florida Contact: Dr. Beryl L. Wingate, drblwingate1@gmail.com http://www.apa.org/divisions/div35/

Funding Opportunities Mental Health Dissertation Research Grant to Increase Diversity The National Institutes for Mental Health (NIMH) provides funding to qualified doctoral candidates from underrepresented groups, with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue research careers in any area relevant to the research missions of NIMH. The total amount to be awarded and the number of anticipated awards will depend upon the quality, duration, and costs of the applications received as determined by the peer review process and program priorities. Contact: NIH, http://www.apa.org/about/awards/nih-mental.aspx Deadline: Ongoing American Psychological Foundation Frances Culbertson Travel Grant The American Psychological Foundation’s (APF) Frances M. Culbertson Travel grant supports women from developing countries who are in the early stages of their careers by providing travel funds to attend international or regional conferences in psychology. Contact: American Psychological Foundation 750 First Street, NE • Washington, DC • 20002 Phone: 202-336-5843 Deadline: February 15, 2010. Upcoming Conferences APA Division 45 Conference- June 17- 19, 2010 Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues http://www.div45conference.com/index.html National Summit on Interpersonal Violence & Abuse across the Lifespan: Forging a Shared Agenda- February 24-26, 2010 http://www.uncg.edu/psy/npeiv/

 

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Here are some simple things you can do to help get yourself started on the right track:

1. Check out the APA Salary Surveys at http://research.apa.org/salsurv.html. Salaries are broken down by area of focus, type of degree, years in field, gender, ethnicity, and other key variables. This information will help you set realistic goals.

2. Seek advice and help. Your mentor is a great start. But also check out your university’s business or law school. They often have faculty that host negotiation skills building workshops specifically for women.

3. Consider what other perks are being included in your package, such as start up funds, extended holidays, or additional support staff. Would these offset the difference- particularly in the LONG RUN?

4. Go into the negotiation confident and clear about your goals. If you decide in advance what you want you’ll be more likely to represent yourself effectively and increase your chances of getting what you want. What terms are acceptable or deal breakers to you? What issues have some wiggle room?

5. If you’re still unsure at the end of the salary discussion, take time to think about it. You’ll feel more confident if you take a day or two to relax and think before you sign on the dotted line.

Salary negotiation may seem overwhelming but it has to be done. The key is to negotiate for a win-win situation. Demands and ultimatums without open discussion are likely to leave everyone dissatisfied. A good negotiation is a discussion in which each party understands and respects the other's position and it ends when all parties feel their positions have been heard and everyone’s needs have been addressed as best as possible within the real limitations.

Remember how you negotiate your salary today will directly affect your long and term goals and well- being. So take steps now to have some control of at least one way your work is given value.

References: DiFalco, M. & Greenky Herz, J. (2004). The Big Sister's Guide to the World of Work. NY: Fireside.

Boice, J.P. (April 2006). Salary Negotiation: The Art of Asking. Advancing Philanthropy Magazine.

 

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The Psychology of Black Women

Section One of the Society for the Psychology of Women  

 

The Psychology of Black Women, Section One of Division 35, began as a committee on Black women's concerns. With vision and perseverance, the committee gained a more prominent voice within the Division and Section One, The Psychology of Black Women, was established in 1984. As a section, The Psychology of Black Women has its own bylaws and governance structure and has scheduled time for invited presentations at the American Psychological Association's annual convention.

 

To create a forum where Black women can network, find mentors and get support from each other To provide outreach, guidance and mentoring to Black female students in Psychology To promote the development of methods of research and models of treatment and intervention

that are ethnically, culturally, and gender appropriate for Black women To increase scientific understanding of those aspects of ethnicity, culture, and class among Black

women which pertain to the psychology of women To maintain and increase the overall status of Black women in the profession of Psychology To increase the quality of education and training opportunities for Black women in Psychology To encourage the evolution and development of the specialty of the Psychology of Black Women

as a science To advocate on behalf of Black women psychologists with respect to the formation of policies of

Division 35 To promote the general objectives of APA and Division 35  

If you have any questions about the Section, please contact Keith Cooke, Division 35 Administrative Office, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, Phone: 202-336-6197, Fax: 202-218-3599, Email: div35@apa.org.   

Who we are: 

Our Vision: 

For further information 

 

  

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Membership dues are $10.00 per year ($5.00 for students; no fee if APA Dues Exempt/Life Status membership). Membership period is January-December. After August 1, memberships are applied to the following calendar year.

 

Name:                Institution:  Mailing address:  City, state, and zip code:  Telephone:  Fax:  Email address:  Interests/Areas of Expertise:  APA membership number (if applicable):  APA Membership (circle): Member, Associate, Fellow, Dues Exempt (Life Status), Student Affiliate, International Affiliate, No APA Membership   

Type of membership desired (circle one): Member, Associate, Dues Exempt (Life Status), Student Affiliate, Professional Affiliate  

New member or renewal (circle one)  

Are you willing to be a mentor to students and/or early career psychologists?     YES          NO  

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Please fax to 202‐218‐3599 or mail to  Division Services Office‐ American Psychological Association750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002‐4242 

If sending a check, please make it payable to APA Division 35.        Questions? Contact Keith Cooke at 202‐336‐6197 or div35@apa.org    

Find more information: www.apa.org/divisions/div35/ 

Section on Psychology of Black Women

A Section of Division 35, the Society for the Psychology of Women