Going Global: How Psychologists Can Meet a World of Need

This is the authoritative guide for psychologists who want to become involved in international efforts to meet pressing global needs. Copyright: 2024

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New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Describe Division 52’s vision statement encouraging “psychologists and students to direct their education, training, research, practice, leadership, exchange, study, and service activities and aspirations toward international emphases, populations, and needs”. 
• Describe the nine paths available to “go global”: advocacy, assessment, consultation, intervention, leadership, policy, research, service, and teaching.
• Undertake the beginning steps of understanding their own background and skills they might bring to an international or global project while also respecting the background and skills of people with whom they will serve and work.
• Take steps to increase their global assessment competencies and other skills.
• Expand the internationalization of psychology in their home institutions.