Black Lives Matter
Adrianna Wechsler Zimring, EdD, PhD and Whitney Owens, PsyD
Owners, The Evidence Based Practice of Nevada
The Evidence Based Practice of Nevada stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. As psychologists and behavioral health professionals, we respect and protect civil rights, human rights, and the central importance of freedom. Every member of The EBP team adheres to the guiding principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence, fidelity and responsibility, integrity, justice, and respect for people’s rights and dignity as outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
You can find research-informed resources for supporting children of color, talking with all kinds of children about racism, and educating children on anti-racism and justice at the following:
https://www.gse.upenn.edu/news/talking-children-after-racial-incidents
https://socialjusticebooks.org/
https://www.mother.ly/child/how-to-raise-anti-racist-kids
https://www.teachingforchange.org
You can find a variety of resources for educating yourself, your family, and your friends about racism at the following:
https://socialjusticebooks.org/
The EBP includes therapists who identify as people of color, as well as others who strive to do the work of allies to people of color. During our intake process, we will listen to you about your therapist preferences, and do our best to accommodate them.
If you are looking elsewhere for therapy with a person of color, or if you are looking for other support services, the following may be helpful:
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/
https://www.blackmentalwellness.com/
You can find more information about how mental and behavioral healthcare providers and organizations are supporting civil rights initiatives and taking action against racism at the following:
American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/news/events/my-brothers-keeper
Nevada Psychological Assocation: https://www.nvpsychology.org/latest-news/#npa-dei-solidarity-statement-6-2-2020
National Association of School Psychologists: https://www.nasponline.org/about-school-psychology/media-room/press-releases/nasp-calls-for-action-to-end-racism-and-violence-against-people-of-color
The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards: https://www.asppb.net/news/511651/Our-Commitment-to-Social-Justice.htm
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/racial-injustice-and-trauma-african-americans-us-nctsn-position-statement
National Association of Social Workers: https://www.socialworkers.org/