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novemBER NEWSLETTER
Welcome to Directions the Newsletter for DVABPsi
Each issue is designed to address current issues, highlight the creative abilities of contributors, and teach from an African-Centered/Black perspective. Views and opinions in Directions are those of the authors and do not purport to represent the opinions or view of DVABPsi or its members.
Ayo Maria Gooden, Ph.D., ABPBC, Co-Editor
Auriane Kemegne, BA, Co-Editor

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“Where there is a woman there is magic.” — Ntozake Shange

“We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams.” – Unknown, but always true


“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou
We are asking DVABPsi members to dig deep and donate money (to help pay for bus passes for doctor and lawyer appointments, food, medicine, etc.), clothing, interpretation services, tutoring English (If you speak French, Portuguese, Spanish, Mandingo, Fulani, Sosso), etc. to help our people. If you know of a building or housing that is available, please let us know. If you have a car, van, truck, boat, or other vehicle, let us know.
We hope you will donate generously to the of Guinea Community of Delaware Valley, Inc. You may reach Brother Ousmane Tounkara at obimakinsuranceagency@gmail.com or call 302-565-8027 to make donations directly or you may contact Brother Holmes at 267-282-1062. DVABPsi is also a tax-exempt organization and you may donate your items to DVABPsi and we will make sure your donations are given to our Guinea family. Please look at the services listed below that our Guinea family has to offer. Around 65% have degrees in the following areas:
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Civil engineering
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Accounting
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Finance
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Computer Science
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International relations
The remaining 35% might have a profession (skilled workers such as electrical) and manual work experience.
DVABPsi is also a tax-exempt organization and you may donate your items to DVABPsi and we will make sure your donations are given to our Guinea and African family.
You may evaluate your donations by following this link. Thank you for your generosity!
Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” - Madam CJ Walker


Join
The Association of Black Psychologists (www.abpsi.org) and DVABPsi
Make your contribution to healing our people!
Your donations allow us to provide free
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Individual Therapy
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Couples Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Court Assessments
The more you donate, the more we can serve.
DVABPsi membership dues were increased to $50.00 for professionals and associate members, $25 for elders and $20 for students. Membership information and the application form can be found on our website.
BENEFITS:
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Free CEs for Licensed Psychologists and licensed social workers
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Advertising Your Products (Books, Toys, Products Research, etc.)
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Opportunity to Present your Books or Research during our monthly Mbongi
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Jegnaship (Mentoring) for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
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Community Partnerships and Involvement
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Job Opportunities and Advanced Notices of Job Postings
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Networking with other Blacks in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling
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Opportunity to Receive Supervision for Licensure
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Advertise your Workshops/Training or Business to Members and other Mental Health Professionals
“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” - Maya Angelou
Opportunity to Advertise in DIRECTIONS Newsletter
Advertisements can be submitted for review and publication at least three weeks before the next month's issue along with a check or money order payable to:
DVABPsi or you may make an online payment. Advertisement rates are as follows:
Full Page: $100.00
Half Page: $50.00
Quarter Page: $25.00
Business Card: $15.00
Mailing address: Ayo Maria Gooden, Ph.D., ABPBC, Co-Editor
DIRECTIONS Newsletter
Delaware Valley Association of Black Psychologists
P.O. Box 542
Westtown, PA 19395-0542
Directions Submissions
Members of DVABPsi are encouraged to submit articles, poems, announcements, quotations, employment opportunities, and information related to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs in psychology. We welcome non-member guest contributors. Members of DVABPsi are encouraged to submit their research, papers on their areas of interest and reflections on current events. Please submit a short bio and photo with articles. Related pictures and graphics can also be submitted with articles. Contact: DIRECTIONS Newsletter Team for additional information at: directionsdvabpsiorg@gmail.com.
”You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” - Shirley Chisolm
The Mashariki Gazeti
A CALL FOR PAPERS
Calling all articles (scholarly, opinions, etc.) about Africa, Africans, African Americans, psychology, advertisements, events, poetry, quotes, and announcements. The Mashariki Gazeti (MG) is published twice (i.e. September and March) during the fiscal year (i.e. August to July). Submission deadlines are August 15th and February 15th.
Advertisement Rates
Advertise employment opportunities, business ventures, office space, conferences, business cards, trips, and other events. Our circulation reaches over 300 people in Boston, New York, New Jersey, Delaware Valley (i.e. Philadelphia and surroundings), and Washington, D.C.
$100.00 – full page
$50.00 – ½ page
$25.00 – ¼ page
$15.00 – business card
Advertisements must be camera ready. Make checks or money orders payable to:
Dr. Faruq Iman
Please submit all articles, ads, etc. to:
Faruq T.N. Iman, Ph.D., C.H.P., Editor
1301 N. 54 th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131-4307
(215) 921 – 2557
Email: faruqiman@yahoo.com


"Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us." - Susan L. Taylor

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