Ch 14. Looking Ahead Flashcards

314914652	Seize the Day	- applying community psychology concepts and action skills to today's social and community problems - taking advantage of opportunities for learning: community events, processes, and resources -building partnerships with persons that you do not know but have a common experience
314914653	Taking a long view	- recognizing the ongoing, dynamic nature of social and community change -social change occurs all around us everyday
314914654	Qualities for a Community Psychologist- A Clearly Identified Competence	- must demonstrate skills useful to a community- whether as a participatory research, program evaluator etc; must be taught as sharing a resource not being an expert
314914655	Qualities for a Community Psychologist- Creating an Eco-Identity	- immersing oneself in a community, identifying with it, and caring about it - emotional engagement with a community supports enduring commitment, deeper understanding, and respecting its members' choices
314914656	Qualities for a Community Psychologist-Tolerance for Diversity	- goes beyond passive tolerance to understanding and embracing diversity - relating to people who may be very different from oneself and understanding how those differences are resources for the community
314914657	Qualities for a Community Psychologist-Coping effectively with Varied Resources	-identify hidden skills, knowledge, and other resources and draw on them while working together - involves stepping out of the professional-expert role to collaborate with citizens as true partners, respecting their skills and insights
314914658	Qualities for a Community Psychologist- A Commitment to Risk Taking	- being an advocate for real cause or person, seeking positive community change - involves taking up sides with marginal, unpopular, low-status persons or groups against powerful interests - may involve risking failure; not impulsive, careful expression of one's values for the community
314914659	Qualities for a Community Psychologist-Metabolic Balance of Patience and Zeal	- be passionate about the values and goals of one's work but be patient with the time required for community change - when to speak out, when to be silent - supportive relationships with people who promote learning about the community - awareness of emotions involved in community work
314914660	Qualities for a Community Psychologist- Giving away the Byline	-Seeking or basking in personal recognition interferes with the long-term pursuit of strengthening community resources, working with community partners, an accomplishing positive change