The Stage Is Set
A unique initiative has been implemented on Capital Hill to model civility between and among opposing political party members. This demonstration of respectful communication and camaraderie illuminates the possibility of peaceful resolutions to which we all must contribute and to which we must all aspire.
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The APA has determined to support MH providers and counseling programs in the preparation of counseling students toward the essential practice of self-reflection to increase awareness of their own worldview, biases, and attitudes; and to be ever-mindful of how those attitudes can damage MH therapeutic and education outcomes.
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https://fitzpatrick.house.gov/2017/2/fitzpatrick-commits-congressional-civility-pledge
Fitzpatrick joins 46 freshmen in signing ‘Commitment to Civility’ document
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https://youtu.be/e_aP1zxc-Hc?si=b2k-aDD8Cxp4TkJf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_aP1zxc-Hc
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PA Rep Brian Fitzpatrick addresses Congress
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https://www.apa.org/about/policy/racism-apology
Apology to People of Color for APA’s Role in Promoting, Perpetuating, and Failing to Challenge Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Human Hierarchy in U.S.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/01/hot-list
APA confronts its racist past, APA’s new president, I Am Psyched!
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Why the APA's apology for promoting white supremacy falls short.
While the mea culpa details many of the past racist practices in psychology, it largely omits a key portion of this history.
through my fault
Did you know? Mea culpa, which means "through my fault" in Latin, comes from a prayer of confession in the Catholic Church. Said by itself, it's an exclamation of apology or remorse that is used to mean "It was my fault" or "I apologize." Mea culpa is also a noun, however. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mea%20culpa#:~:text=2018,is%20also%20a%20noun%2C%20however.
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Aesthetic Appreciation is a University learning objective.
