This workshop aims to provide a focus for researchers and practitioners interested in learning more about what Community Psychology stands for and what it involves. This includes inclusivity, social justice, improvement of health and well-being. The workshop will raise questions about how we might create a society based on greater egalitarianism, non-exploitation and respect for the environment in order to foster solidarity and interdependence.

The ethos of community psychology has never been more important than now, when it feels as if the world is in economic chaos and policy decisions will have far-reaching impacts on the most vulnerable and socially excluded members of society. The values at the heart of community psychology include those of inclusivity, social justice and improvement of health and well-being. The approach cuts across disciplines and member networks of the Society and encourages collaboration and partnership working with a range of stakeholders.

This workshop will outline theory and methods to enable applied psychologists to address such issues as: poverty; inequality; gendered violence; the construction of disability; insecure employment and unemployment; substance misuse and challenges to people’s mental health.

The workshop will raise questions about how we might create a society based on greater egalitarianism, non-exploitation and respect for the environment in order to foster solidarity and interdependence.

This workshop aims to provide a focus for researchers and practitioners interested in learning more about what Community Psychology stands for and what it involves.

Target audience This workshop is designed for psychologists, various health care professionals, those working in social work and social care, and people employed in community development roles.  No prior experience or knowledge about Community Psychology is required to participate in this workshop.