About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the mission and goals of Psychologists for Justice in Palestine, focusing on social justice advocacy in the current socio-political climate.

In this enlightening episode, host Dr. Dèsa Karye Daniel engages with Drs. Karen Suyemoto and Diane Jung Gallo from Psychologists for Justice in Palestine (PJP) to discuss the organization's mission and goals. They explore the challenges and victories of social justice action work, emphasizing the importance of their efforts in the current socio-political climate. The conversation delves into strategies for counteracting fatigue in advocacy and highlights what excites the guests about future initiatives. This episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of psychology and social justice, making it a must-listen for those interested in the ongoing fight for justice in Palestine. For more on our guests, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's Division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Dèsa Karye Daniel

Guests: Dr. Karen Suyemoto, Dr. Diane Jung Gallo

Topics covered

• social justice
• psychology
• advocacy
• Palestine
• socio-political climate

Keywords

• psychology
• social justice
• advocacy
• Palestine
• socio-political challenges
• counteracting fatigue
• future initiatives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Psychologists for Justice in Palestine

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