News
Announcement
Updates on ABCT's Statement about "Conversion Therapy" Statement and Related Controversy
Author(s): SIG Board | 6/20/2022
We are reaching out today to provide an update around recent events related to ABCT’s ‘conversion therapy’ statement and to offer support to those who would like it.
Updates on ABCT's Statement about "Conversion Therapy" Statement and Related Controversy
Author(s): SIG Board | 6/20/2022
We are reaching out today to provide an update around recent events related to ABCT’s ‘conversion therapy’ statement and to offer support to those who would like it.
Announcement
ABCT's Statement about "Conversion Therapy"
Author(s): SIG Board | 6/09/2022
You may have seen that ABCT released an official statement earlier this week apologizing for the organization’s and the field of behavior therapy’s role in the development and dissemination of techniques used in sexual orientation and gender
identity and expression change efforts (commonly called ‘conversion therapies’). We are pleased to see this statement, and are grateful for the ABCT leadership’s support of its SGM members and SGM people more broadly. We are proud to be ABCT members today.
ABCT's Statement about "Conversion Therapy"
Author(s): SIG Board | 6/09/2022
You may have seen that ABCT released an official statement earlier this week apologizing for the organization’s and the field of behavior therapy’s role in the development and dissemination of techniques used in sexual orientation and gender
identity and expression change efforts (commonly called ‘conversion therapies’). We are pleased to see this statement, and are grateful for the ABCT leadership’s support of its SGM members and SGM people more broadly. We are proud to be ABCT members today.
Announcement
ABCT Sexual and Gender Minority SIG Condemns the Florida Legislature's Attack on LGBTQ+ Youth
Author(s): SIG Board | 3/11/2022
The ABCT Sexual and Gender Minority Special Interest Group prepared a statement on in response to the "Don't Say Gay" bill currently making its way through the Florida legislature. We are grateful for Steve Safren and others who reached out and helped shape this statement.
ABCT Sexual and Gender Minority SIG Condemns the Florida Legislature's Attack on LGBTQ+ Youth
Author(s): SIG Board | 3/11/2022
The ABCT Sexual and Gender Minority Special Interest Group prepared a statement on in response to the "Don't Say Gay" bill currently making its way through the Florida legislature. We are grateful for Steve Safren and others who reached out and helped shape this statement.
Announcement
ABCT SGM SIG Condemns Governor Abbott's Attack on Transgender Texans
Author(s): SIG Board | 2/25/2022
The ABCT Sexual and Gender Minority Special Interest Group condemns in the strongest possible terms Texas Governor Abbott’s actions which harm the health and well-being of transgender young people and their families.
ABCT SGM SIG Condemns Governor Abbott's Attack on Transgender Texans
Author(s): SIG Board | 2/25/2022
The ABCT Sexual and Gender Minority Special Interest Group condemns in the strongest possible terms Texas Governor Abbott’s actions which harm the health and well-being of transgender young people and their families.
Original Article by SIG Members
2021 Diverse Scholar Development Award Recipient: Bryanna Garibay
Author(s): Bryanna Garibay | 1/22/2022
Bryanna Garibay is the first recipient of the SGM SIG's Diverse Scholar Development Award. Please read more about Bryanna's experience!
2021 Diverse Scholar Development Award Recipient: Bryanna Garibay
Author(s): Bryanna Garibay | 1/22/2022
Bryanna Garibay is the first recipient of the SGM SIG's Diverse Scholar Development Award. Please read more about Bryanna's experience!
Announcement
2021 SGM SIG Call for Award Nominations
Author(s): SIG Board | 10/10/2021
We hope you are all having a great fall so far, and look forward to connecting with you virtually at this year’s convention in November. We are now accepting applications for SIG awards. Applications will be due October 31 at 11:59pm PT.
2021 SGM SIG Call for Award Nominations
Author(s): SIG Board | 10/10/2021
We hope you are all having a great fall so far, and look forward to connecting with you virtually at this year’s convention in November. We are now accepting applications for SIG awards. Applications will be due October 31 at 11:59pm PT.
Announcement
Call for Submissions - 2021 SIG Poster Session
Author(s): SIG Board | 7/9/2021
We are now accepting abstracts for the annual ABCT SIG poster session. Abstracts are due by August 5. We believe that ABCT is currently planning for the convention to take place in person in New Orleans this November, but will let you know if anything changes.
Call for Submissions - 2021 SIG Poster Session
Author(s): SIG Board | 7/9/2021
We are now accepting abstracts for the annual ABCT SIG poster session. Abstracts are due by August 5. We believe that ABCT is currently planning for the convention to take place in person in New Orleans this November, but will let you know if anything changes.
Original Article by SIG Members
Breaking the Silence on Anti-Asian Racism within the LGBTQ+ Community
Author(s): Cindy Chang | 5/2/2021
Cindy Chang, a SIG board member, emphasizes why we need to have uncomfortable conversations about racism in the LGBTQ+ community. We also need to have conversations about heterosexism and cissexism in the Asian community. Asian LGBTQ+ people are too often silenced for being Asian and too often silenced for being LGBTQ+.
Breaking the Silence on Anti-Asian Racism within the LGBTQ+ Community
Author(s): Cindy Chang | 5/2/2021
Cindy Chang, a SIG board member, emphasizes why we need to have uncomfortable conversations about racism in the LGBTQ+ community. We also need to have conversations about heterosexism and cissexism in the Asian community. Asian LGBTQ+ people are too often silenced for being Asian and too often silenced for being LGBTQ+.
Announcement
ABCT SGM SIG Mentorship Program - 2021
Author(s): SIG Board | 4/12/2021
The SGM SIG has finalized mentorship pairs for this year’s program! We had a stellar response from 23 interested mentees and 21 interested mentors!
ABCT SGM SIG Mentorship Program - 2021
Author(s): SIG Board | 4/12/2021
The SGM SIG has finalized mentorship pairs for this year’s program! We had a stellar response from 23 interested mentees and 21 interested mentors!
Announcement
Happy Trans Day of Visibility!
Author(s): SIG Board | 3/31/2021
Happy Trans Day of Visibility! Today and every day we stand with our trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse SIG members and celebrate the tremendous resilience and accomplishments of this community.
Happy Trans Day of Visibility!
Author(s): SIG Board | 3/31/2021
Happy Trans Day of Visibility! Today and every day we stand with our trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse SIG members and celebrate the tremendous resilience and accomplishments of this community.
Announcement
Statement of Solidarity: SGM SIG stands AGAINST Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Author(s): SIG Board | 2/16/2021
We are writing today to express our strongest support and solidarity for our Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) members and siblings. We are inspired by the collaboration our SIG student representative Cindy Chang has developed with the Oppression & Resilience SIG to address this issue within the ABCT community.
Statement of Solidarity: SGM SIG stands AGAINST Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Author(s): SIG Board | 2/16/2021
We are writing today to express our strongest support and solidarity for our Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) members and siblings. We are inspired by the collaboration our SIG student representative Cindy Chang has developed with the Oppression & Resilience SIG to address this issue within the ABCT community.
Announcement
Virtual Panel Discussion on Allyship and Anti-Racism on 2/22/21
Author(s): SIG Board | 1/23/2021
We are excited to announce our SIG we will be hosting a virtual panel discussion about allyship and anti-racism within ABCT and beyond. This panel was developed by our SIG’s Anti-Racist Taskforce for the ABCT community.
Virtual Panel Discussion on Allyship and Anti-Racism on 2/22/21
Author(s): SIG Board | 1/23/2021
We are excited to announce our SIG we will be hosting a virtual panel discussion about allyship and anti-racism within ABCT and beyond. This panel was developed by our SIG’s Anti-Racist Taskforce for the ABCT community.
Original Article by SIG Members
Queer Arab Identities: Honoring Those Who Have Paved the Way
Author(s): Kareen M. Matouk, & Melina Wald | 12/14/2020
Today marks six months since the tragic passing of Sarah Hegazi, an Egyptian LGBTQ+ and human rights advocate. In remembrance, Kareen M. Matouk and Melina Wald have written a new article, Queer Arab Identities: Honoring Those Who Have Paved the Way for our SIG website.
Queer Arab Identities: Honoring Those Who Have Paved the Way
Author(s): Kareen M. Matouk, & Melina Wald | 12/14/2020
Today marks six months since the tragic passing of Sarah Hegazi, an Egyptian LGBTQ+ and human rights advocate. In remembrance, Kareen M. Matouk and Melina Wald have written a new article, Queer Arab Identities: Honoring Those Who Have Paved the Way for our SIG website.
Original Article by SIG Members
Preventing Sexual Violence in Queer and Trans Communities: Cultivating Advocacy through Research
Author(s): Sara K. Kuhn, Benjamin W. Katz, & Daniel W. Oesterle | 12/2/2020
SIG members Sara K. Kuhn, Benjamin W. Katz, & Daniel W. Oesterle discuss vulnerability factors for sexual violence and substance, prevention efforts, and future directions for advocacy and research for sexual and gender minorities.
Preventing Sexual Violence in Queer and Trans Communities: Cultivating Advocacy through Research
Author(s): Sara K. Kuhn, Benjamin W. Katz, & Daniel W. Oesterle | 12/2/2020
SIG members Sara K. Kuhn, Benjamin W. Katz, & Daniel W. Oesterle discuss vulnerability factors for sexual violence and substance, prevention efforts, and future directions for advocacy and research for sexual and gender minorities.
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!
