News
Original Article by SIG Members
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Author(s): Colleen A. Sloan & Anna Salomaa | 11/20/2020
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an internationally recognized observance on November 20th to commemorate transgender and gender-diverse lives lost due to anti-transgender violence. Colleen A. Sloan & Anna Salomaa elucidate the ongoing violence perpetrated against transgender and gender diverse people, as well as ways of support trans and gender diverse individuals.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Author(s): Colleen A. Sloan & Anna Salomaa | 11/20/2020
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an internationally recognized observance on November 20th to commemorate transgender and gender-diverse lives lost due to anti-transgender violence. Colleen A. Sloan & Anna Salomaa elucidate the ongoing violence perpetrated against transgender and gender diverse people, as well as ways of support trans and gender diverse individuals.
Announcement
ABCT Elections: Candidate Statements on SGM Members and Causes
Author(s): SGM SIG Board | 11/10/2020
We encourage you to vote in the election for ABCT officers. The two candidates running for President have each prepared an additional statement about their commitment to SGM members and causes especially for our SIG.
ABCT Elections: Candidate Statements on SGM Members and Causes
Author(s): SGM SIG Board | 11/10/2020
We encourage you to vote in the election for ABCT officers. The two candidates running for President have each prepared an additional statement about their commitment to SGM members and causes especially for our SIG.
Original Article by SIG Members
Honoring Our Nation's Sexual and Gender Diverse Service Members and Veterans
Author(s): Nicholas A. Livingston, Cara Herbitter, & William T. Bryant | 11/11/2020
Happy Veteran’s Day! Nicholas A. Livingston, Cara Herbitter, & William T. Bryant highlight some of the positive aspects of what it means to be an SGM Veteran, as well as what allies and non-Veteran individuals might consider to best honor our SGM Veterans.
Honoring Our Nation's Sexual and Gender Diverse Service Members and Veterans
Author(s): Nicholas A. Livingston, Cara Herbitter, & William T. Bryant | 11/11/2020
Happy Veteran’s Day! Nicholas A. Livingston, Cara Herbitter, & William T. Bryant highlight some of the positive aspects of what it means to be an SGM Veteran, as well as what allies and non-Veteran individuals might consider to best honor our SGM Veterans.
Original Article by SIG Members
Celebrate Pronoun Diversity!
Author(s): Kevin Narine, Melina Wald | 10/21/2020
Happy Pronouns Day! Pronouns are essential for promoting care, respect, and safety for all. Learn about why pronouns matter, how to ask someone for their pronouns, and more in this new article from Kevin Narine & Dr. Melina Wald.
Celebrate Pronoun Diversity!
Author(s): Kevin Narine, Melina Wald | 10/21/2020
Happy Pronouns Day! Pronouns are essential for promoting care, respect, and safety for all. Learn about why pronouns matter, how to ask someone for their pronouns, and more in this new article from Kevin Narine & Dr. Melina Wald.
Original Article by SIG Members
Pride Comes in All Ages and Colors
Author(s): Benjamin F. Shepherd, Paula M. Brochu, Ashley M. Stripling | 10/11/2020
SIG members Benjamin F. Shepherd, Paula M. Brochu, and Ashley M. Stripling honor SGM older adults, including SGM older adults of color, who lived through movements and prevailed in challenges.
Pride Comes in All Ages and Colors
Author(s): Benjamin F. Shepherd, Paula M. Brochu, Ashley M. Stripling | 10/11/2020
SIG members Benjamin F. Shepherd, Paula M. Brochu, and Ashley M. Stripling honor SGM older adults, including SGM older adults of color, who lived through movements and prevailed in challenges.
Announcement
SGM SIG - 2020 Awards - call for submissions!
Author(s): SGM SIG Board | 10/06/2020
The time has come for awards. We are delighted to announce a new award focused on amplifying intersectionality that has been developed by our new anti-racism task force in an attempt to better recognize the contributions from the SIG related to LGBTQ folks who are BIPOC.
SGM SIG - 2020 Awards - call for submissions!
Author(s): SGM SIG Board | 10/06/2020
The time has come for awards. We are delighted to announce a new award focused on amplifying intersectionality that has been developed by our new anti-racism task force in an attempt to better recognize the contributions from the SIG related to LGBTQ folks who are BIPOC.
Announcement
First ABCT SGM SIG Anti-Racist Taskforce Meeting
10/05/2020
On July 24, 2020, the Anti-Racist Taskforce of the ABCT SGM SIG had it’s first meeting. Attended by a wide range of our membership (from staff psychologists to incoming graduate students), this first meeting was devoted to identifying members’ interests and expectations of this type of taskforce, creating a mission statement for the Taskforce, and identifying a few actionable first steps that the Taskforce can take in order to further its mission
First ABCT SGM SIG Anti-Racist Taskforce Meeting
10/05/2020
On July 24, 2020, the Anti-Racist Taskforce of the ABCT SGM SIG had it’s first meeting. Attended by a wide range of our membership (from staff psychologists to incoming graduate students), this first meeting was devoted to identifying members’ interests and expectations of this type of taskforce, creating a mission statement for the Taskforce, and identifying a few actionable first steps that the Taskforce can take in order to further its mission
Original Article by SIG Members
Celebrating the Positive Aspects of Being Bi+
Author(s): Cindy J. Chang, Alexandra M. King, and Brian A. Feinstein | 09/23/2020
September 23rd is Bisexual Visibility Day! SIG members Cindy J. Chang, Alexandra M. King, and Brian A. Feinstein illuminate the positive and celebratory aspects of being bi+.
Celebrating the Positive Aspects of Being Bi+
Author(s): Cindy J. Chang, Alexandra M. King, and Brian A. Feinstein | 09/23/2020
September 23rd is Bisexual Visibility Day! SIG members Cindy J. Chang, Alexandra M. King, and Brian A. Feinstein illuminate the positive and celebratory aspects of being bi+.
Announcement
Seeking info - Faculty members accepting graduate students interested in SGM health
Author(s): SGM SIG Board | 07/21/2020
We are conducting a survey to gather information about faculty members (psychology or related areas) who are accepting applications from grad students who are interested in SGM related topics.
Seeking info - Faculty members accepting graduate students interested in SGM health
Author(s): SGM SIG Board | 07/21/2020
We are conducting a survey to gather information about faculty members (psychology or related areas) who are accepting applications from grad students who are interested in SGM related topics.
Recently Published Paper by SIG Members
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Combination Behavioral Interventions Co- Targeting Psychosocial Syndemics and HIV-Related Health Behaviors for Sexual Minority Men
Author(s): David W. Pantalone, Kimberly M. Nelson, Abigail W. Batchelderb,d, Christopher Chiua , Hamish A. Gunna , and Keith J. Horvath | 07/21/2020
SGM SIG member Dr. David Pantalone recently published a paper evaluating combination behavioral interventions co-targeting syndemics and HIV-related health behavior via systematic review and meta-analysis.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Combination Behavioral Interventions Co- Targeting Psychosocial Syndemics and HIV-Related Health Behaviors for Sexual Minority Men
Author(s): David W. Pantalone, Kimberly M. Nelson, Abigail W. Batchelderb,d, Christopher Chiua , Hamish A. Gunna , and Keith J. Horvath | 07/21/2020
SGM SIG member Dr. David Pantalone recently published a paper evaluating combination behavioral interventions co-targeting syndemics and HIV-related health behavior via systematic review and meta-analysis.
Original Article by SIG Members
LGBTQ+ BIPOC Mental Health
Author(s): Kevin O. Narine, B.A., & Matthew Eisner, MS.Ed. | 07/20/2020
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. SIG members Kevin Narine and Matthew Eisner highlight the unique mental health challenges as well as resilience of LGBTQ+ BIPOC.
LGBTQ+ BIPOC Mental Health
Author(s): Kevin O. Narine, B.A., & Matthew Eisner, MS.Ed. | 07/20/2020
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. SIG members Kevin Narine and Matthew Eisner highlight the unique mental health challenges as well as resilience of LGBTQ+ BIPOC.
Media Appearance by SIG Member
Check Your Privilege: An Important Self-Assessment
Author(s): Courtney Beard Ph.D. | 07/17/2020
SGM SIG member, Dr. Courtney Beard, wrote an article for Psychology Today on how to examine the impact of your social and cultural identities.
Check Your Privilege: An Important Self-Assessment
Author(s): Courtney Beard Ph.D. | 07/17/2020
SGM SIG member, Dr. Courtney Beard, wrote an article for Psychology Today on how to examine the impact of your social and cultural identities.
Announcement
2020 Convention SIG poster session abstracts - due by August 14th
Author(s): SGM SIG Board | 06/07/2020
We are now accepting abstracts for the ABCT SIG poster session. Please submit your abstract by August 14th to be considered for the SIG poster session.
2020 Convention SIG poster session abstracts - due by August 14th
Author(s): SGM SIG Board | 06/07/2020
We are now accepting abstracts for the ABCT SIG poster session. Please submit your abstract by August 14th to be considered for the SIG poster session.
Announcement
Co-chair Nominations
Author(s): SGM SIG Board | 04/25/2019
We’re currently seeking nominations for a new co-chair to begin their 3 year term at the 2019 convention in November. Self-nominations are encouraged!
Co-chair Nominations
Author(s): SGM SIG Board | 04/25/2019
We’re currently seeking nominations for a new co-chair to begin their 3 year term at the 2019 convention in November. Self-nominations are encouraged!
