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Panel Discussions

Building Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Perspectives and Concerns of ABCT’s Minority Special Interest Groups

Building Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Perspectives and Concerns of ABCT’s Minority Special Interest Groups

Saturday, November 16, 2024
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: Regency Ballroom C2, Second Floor Mezzanine, Loews Hotel
Over the last few years, six special interest groups (SIGs) focused on minority mental health and research have come together to represent the collective voice of their members and the minoritized groups they represent. They are the Sexual and Gender Minority SIG, Oppression and Resilience: Minoritized Mental Health SIG, Native American Issues in Behavior Therapy and Research SIG, Black Americans in Research and Behavior Therapy SIG, Latinx SIG, and Asian American Issues in Behavior Therapy and Research SIG. This year, the panel welcomes the Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disabilities SIG to underscore neurodivergence as an important minoritized identity factor. These SIGs offer a professional space of inclusion for those who identify with the needs of their respective minority groups and/or minority health concerns. They provide space to promote the research and work of their members. They provide space for members to connect within a larger group.
In this panel, the current leaders of these SIGs will highlight gains and setbacks from this past year in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within ABCT and their respective groups. They will discuss ongoing concerns of their members and will tackle tough questions related to intersectionality and identity, allyship, marginalization and burnout, and diversity representation. Throughout the session, the panelists will focus on operationalizing issues raised by offering clear, concrete next steps. Individuals seeking to promote DEI initiatives within ABCT and/or wanting a space to share their own perspectives on these issues are especially encouraged to attend.

This session does not qualify for continuing education credit.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, the learner will be able to:
  1. Identify the seven minority special interest groups (SIGs) within ABCT and gain familiarity with the mission of each of the represented SIGs.
  2. Increase awareness of progress made in addressing gaps in diversity, equity, and inclusion within ABCT.
  3. Identify at least 2 solutions for increasing inclusion within ABCT.
  4. Describe at least 2 DEI concerns highlighted by the SIGs and the groups they represent.
  5. Increase understanding and awareness of issues related to identity, marginalization, and burnout.
  6. Identify future directions and steps to continue work on increasing inclusion and diversity within ABCT.