Q1 Age:
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
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Age: 50
Range: 24-70
Q2 Gender:
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
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Female - 37
Male = 11
Q3 Please share your Tribal Affiliation.
Answered: 45
Skipped: 1
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Assiniboine/Anishinabe
Cow Creek Band, Umpqua Tribe
None
Métis
Navajo
Navajo
Gros Ventre
Kiowa
N/A
Dine' mestiza
Blackfeet/Dakota
anonymous?
Spokane
Diné
Dine (Navajo)
Navajo/Hopi
Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
Cherokee
Citizen Potawatomi
On^yoteaka (Oneida)
Iroquois, Sioux, Chipewyan
Kiowa
San Carlos Apache
Appalachian American Indians of West Virginia
Lakota
Muscogee
Ojibwe
Cherokee
Cherokee
Miami
Cherokee
Shasta
Spirit Lake Dakota Sioux
Euro-American
Caddo Nation
Paiute/Shoshone/Mono/Miwok
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
prefer not to answer
Cherokee
Choctaw & Cherokee
Turtle Mountain Chippewa
Chichimeca
Mohawk
Mohawk! (St. Regis)
63
2,885
46
Q4 To what degree are you involved in traditional indigenous practices?
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 46
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20
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60
70
80
90
100
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A little
A lot
100.00%
45
0.00%
0
Q5 Are you a SIP member?
Answered: 45
Skipped: 1
TOTAL
45
Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
Yes
No
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Q6 Whom do we serve as an organization?
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
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(4) - Didn't understand the question
(5) - Responses with focus on SIP: 1. conventioneers and listserv participants, 2.I think we serve our members
which is OK, 3. AIAN Psychologists & Grad Students, AIANs served by AIAN Psychologists, 4. Native American
Psychologist and psychology graduate students, 5. SIP members who attend the SIP conference and engage in
the list serv,
(7) - Responses related to Psychologists/Health Care: 1. individuals/practitioners interested in mental health issues
related to Indigenous peoples, 2. Indigenous peoples, mental health providers and researchers who work with
Indigenous peoples, 3. Psychologists who identify as NAI, 4. Indigenous Psychologists primarily focused within the
United States, 5. Native psychologists, 6. Primarily North American Native American/Alaskan Native Psychologists,
7. Native folks in psychology.
(11) – Responses related to Psych and Community: 1. Many people. Not just our members but the field of Native
Psychology. We are also responsible for representing our backgrounds and traditions accordingly in academics,
research and practice, 2. Community and psychology, 3. Indigenous scholars, researchers, practitioners of health
and wellness of spirit and mind; indigenous people working to bring health and wellness to the people., 4. Our
people, in general- our colleagues, through discussion & consultation- students, 5. American Indian/Alaska Native
Psychologists and Graduate Students and the tribal communities we serve, 6. Members and native peoples, 7.
Psychologists, social workers, counselors, mental health providers and students who serve in Indian Country, 8.
Members, students,psychologists, tribes, and our larger world as we take stands on issues, 9. All psychologists
(and other mental health professionals) and all Native Americans, 10. Indigenous people, indigenous students,
indigenous psychologists, 11. Anyone who works with Native folks and who is interested in Native behavioral health
(defined broadly). We advocate for the welfare of Native people.
(20) - Responses related to Native Communities: 1. Our indigenous relatives, 2. I think we should be serving Native
Community Members (reservation, rural and urban) but I do not think we have been doing that, 3. Native
communities and Ourselves, 4. American Indian/AlaskaNatives, 5. The Original Peoples in Health, 6. Indigenous
peoples, 7. Indigenous peoples, 8. Indigenous Communities, 9. American Indians, Alaska Natives, First Nations,
Native Hawaiians, Allies, 10. Indigenous people everywhere, 11. Native Americans, 12. Our native communities,
13. Native/Indigenous communities, 14. The Native community and population at large, 15. Indigenous peoples of
North America, 16. American Indians, 17. Native Americans, 18. Indigenous people and educate dominant society,
19. Indigenous communities in the USA, 12. Native People, 20. Rest community- multiply defined.
84.78%
39
15.22%
7
Q7 Are your Membership Fees paid at this time?
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
TOTAL
46
Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
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36.96%
17
10.87%
5
82.61%
38
69.57%
32
13.04%
6
23.91%
11
45.65%
21
67.39%
31
56.52%
26
41.30%
19
15.22%
7
65.22%
30
63.04%
29
Q8 What initially appealed to you about becoming a SIP member? Please
check all that apply.
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 46
Research
Opportunities
for writing
Connection or
re=connectio...
Learning about
the applicat...
Learning about
upcoming...
Opportunities
for continui...
Mentoring
Networking
Social support
Social Justice
endeavors
Leadership
opportunities
Resources on
culture...
Resources on
current...
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
Research
Opportunities for writing
Connection or re=connection with Native community
Learning about the application of cultural or traditional values in the behavioral health setting
Learning about upcoming conferences besides SIP
Opportunities for continuing education
Mentoring
Networking
Social support
Social Justice endeavors
Leadership opportunities
Resources on culture specific treatments and interventions
Resources on current culturally informed research
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Q9 What would make SIP valuable to you in the future? Please put these
in order of preference.
Answered: 45
Skipped: 1
7.89%
3
2.63%
1
7.89%
3
2.63%
1
7.89%
3
10.53%
4
2.63%
1
21.05%
8
15.79%
6
0.00%
0
13.16%
5
2.63%
1
5.26%
2
5.41%
2
0.00%
0
8.11%
3
10.81%
4
5.41%
2
2.70%
1
5.41%
2
10.81%
4
8.11%
3
5.41%
2
5.41%
2
21.62%
8
10.81%
4
27.91%
12
13.95%
6
6.98%
3
6.98%
3
4.65%
2
9.30%
4
6.98%
3
4.65%
2
6.98%
3
6.98%
3
0.00%
0
0.00%
0
4.65%
2
5.00%
2
20.00%
8
5.00%
2
5.00%
2
5.00%
2
5.00%
2
0.00%
0
7.50%
3
15.00%
6
12.50%
5
10.00%
4
5.00%
2
5.00%
2
0.00%
0
0.00%
0
0.00%
0
0.00%
0
5.26%
2
5.26%
2
13.16%
5
0.00%
0
5.26%
2
10.53%
4
15.79%
6
15.79%
6
28.95%
11
0.00%
0
2.70%
1
0.00%
0
8.11%
3
0.00%
0
5.41%
2
10.81%
4
8.11%
3
5.41%
2
5.41%
2
21.62%
8
24.32%
9
8.11%
3
Research
Opportunities
for writing
Connection or
re-connectio...
Learning about
cultural or...
Learning about
upcoming...
Learning about
opportunitie...
Mentoring
Networking
Social support
Social Justice
endeavors
Leadership
opportunities
Resources on
culture...
Resources on
current...
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
TOTAL
Research
Opportunities
for writing
Connection
or re-
connection
with native
community
Learning
about
cultural or
traditional
values
Learning
about
upcoming
conferences
Learning
about
opportunities
for
continuing
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15.38%
6
10.26%
4
10.26%
4
2.56%
1
10.26%
4
10.26%
4
7.69%
3
7.69%
3
5.13%
2
10.26%
4
2.56%
1
2.56%
1
5.13%
2
9.52%
4
16.67%
7
14.29%
6
19.05%
8
11.90%
5
4.76%
2
7.14%
3
11.90%
5
0.00%
0
2.38%
1
0.00%
0
2.38%
1
0.00%
0
5.00%
2
12.50%
5
17.50%
7
7.50%
3
12.50%
5
5.00%
2
7.50%
3
2.50%
1
10.00%
4
5.00%
2
0.00%
0
5.00%
2
10.00%
4
15.00%
6
2.50%
1
7.50%
3
12.50%
5
12.50%
5
5.00%
2
15.00%
6
2.50%
1
10.00%
4
5.00%
2
7.50%
3
0.00%
0
5.00%
2
2.70%
1
2.70%
1
2.70%
1
0.00%
0
2.70%
1
2.70%
1
8.11%
3
8.11%
3
5.41%
2
21.62%
8
10.81%
4
16.22%
6
16.22%
6
11.63%
5
9.30%
4
11.63%
5
18.60%
8
11.63%
5
18.60%
8
4.65%
2
2.33%
1
4.65%
2
4.65%
2
2.33%
1
0.00%
0
0.00%
0
4.76%
2
11.90%
5
14.29%
6
11.90%
5
19.05%
8
14.29%
6
9.52%
4
4.76%
2
2.38%
1
2.38%
1
2.38%
1
0.00%
0
2.38%
1
Mentoring
Networking
Social
support
Social
Justice
endeavors
Leadership
opportunities
Resources
on culture
specific
treatments
and
interventions
Resources
on current
culturally
informed
research
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Q10 What would help you be engaged with SIP?
Answered: 45
Skipped: 1
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1.Working on specific social justice concerns, 2. Local connections, meetings (infrequent), 3. Focus on supporting students.
4. Separate email lists. One for those who want to engage in dialogue and another for announcements.
5. more delineation between Native and ally members, 6. increased leadership opportunities for early career psychs
7. more real fellowship opportunities (conferences, phone calls, CE trainings) and less keyboard warriors
8. mini-web conference series, 9. Face to face time, even if online or webinar type interaction. Book clubs, article discussions, talking circles, etc.
10.More culturally specific focus., 11. Opportunities for engagement, 12. Social support, 13. Relationships, 14. kindness
15. Kindness. Positive role modeling/mentorship. Less criticism. Positive attitudes, 16.More opportunities to get to know each other.
17.It would be nice there could be a few webinars over the year to help stay connected and continue efforts to improve treatment and research
As well as to discuss various opportunities available such as partnerships, funding, etc.
18. Constant dialogue, engagement on issues. Right now there is an intimidation factor of respecting elders and being afraid to interject because
there are so many elders with so much experience and they are the ones constantly talking. We should bring in more members, look to be
somewhat multidisciplinary. The conference has expanded a little beyond psychology to the broader aspects of Native health, and that's a good
thing., 19. Less long conversations on email strings 20. Better group process in which "shark attacks" are not allowed. SIP leaders need to step up
to gain and share the skills necessary for difficult dialogues.
21. I also feel like it’s difficult to get involved in conversations because it’s seems that some are offended easily. Many times I have seen a topic
I’d like to engage in but I am nervous to do so because people seem frustrated. I don’t know how to deal with this other than to say that we must
have some grace with each other and realize this medium is email making it difficult to infer tone. Let’s us be mindful of this and approach it
assuming that people are coming from a good place until otherwise stated.
22. Perhaps having groups within the listserv that you can be a part of also. For example, maybe there is a research listserv for those interested
in that. Sometimes it feels like the “reply all’s” clog up my inbox, which makes it more likely for me to miss an email that is relevant to me. If I
could easily see what group it was from I could make the determination of what to read or not more easily.
23.I would like to know what other students and interns and postdocs are up to and how they are involved in SIP. I don't think their voices are
very clear in the listserv or at events, so I feel some reserve about diving in. 24. Sometimes the listserv feels overwhelming and the same names
are most active. I think having opportunities for us to connect with elders within our tribe (if there are any) or fellow graduate students OR folks
with similar research interests would be incredible.
24.Have more of a purpose within the organization. 25. More thoughtful, intentional, impactful, and well-organized initiatives
26.More recognition of contributions made. 27.I can't think of anything more than is being done right now
28.More opportunities for younger members to be involved in research and learn. Supports for native students is lacking in higher education. I
often find myself as the token student. How to establish ourselves professionally regardless of barriers. 29.Opportunities specifically for students
and/or younger professionals to work with more advanced professionals in different areas, including partnering up in leadership, research,
or writing activities. More information about projects (service, writing, research, etc) to the listserv with the option of becoming involved. I often
hear about great projects after they have been completed.
29 If the regulars (seasoned members) spent time with the rest of us. 30. Networking more.
31. Support USU with making conference successful. 32. More get togethers than just the annual conference and apa.
33. I already am. 34. The listserve helps immensely though At what level? Am engaged in SIP 35.I believe I am engaged with SIP. 36. Dk
37. Not much more, I am involved with many things at this point. 38. I feel like I am engaged - through the listserv and by attending meetings.
39. I feel pretty engaged already. During times when I haven’t engaged, it’s been more about stressors in my own life than having to do with SIP.
40. Fewer work commitments, 41. Healing health conditions that keep me from traveling, 42. More time away from my academic job, 43. more
time in my own personal and professional life, 44. To be able to attend the yearly conference and retreat.
45. Not sure at this point. A question that I do have is as I work with the Canadian Psychologists, the APA and the WHO,
do we have other members with a similar view?
46. Local (California) gatherings. *More acceptance within group of diverse indigenous peoples, 47. *reflective of younger generation changing
identities, todays social justice realities and global nature of our work going forward while still honoring original intent of SIP and local
focus/leadership
Q11 Anything else important to you as a member?
Answered: 39
Skipped: 7
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1.
(4)-Responses with No additions: 1.N/a 2.No, I can't think of anything to add. 3.No 4.No
2.
(7)-Responses related to Technology and Listserv: 1.Keeping up with technology to communicate with members more effectively. 2.I'd like to see more
facilitated discussions on various topics. As a younger member, I am often hesitant to voice any opinions on the listserv as many on the listserv tend to quiet the
voices of younger members., 3.I do appreciate all of the discussions on the listserv. It's a haven from all of the nonsense conversations I hear elsewhere. I
appreciate the thoughtfulness and openness on the listserv. 4.The listserv is truly a treasure,5.I like the discussions on the listserv, 6.Opportunities to collaborate
online, 7.Opportunities to meet and connect w members beyond the listserv, which is often the same 10 people engaging.
3.
(11)-Responses related to Community: 1.It's been interesting reading discussions and then sharing some points shared in SIP with friends who do not
see things the same way.2. Focus on psychology and behavioral health as professional disciplines that can benefit Native Communities. 3. Inclusiveness. Please
look to be as including as possible, don't exclude or prioritize based on blood, affiliation or age/experience, 4.I think retaining our identity is important. I love that
we are inclusive and welcoming of others, but I don’t want to lose the Native American focus at the same time. 5.Acceptance, 6.To collaborate with other
American Indian psychologists, even when it involves tears. Movement, as in horseback riders through the mountains. 7.Connection with community,
8.Interaction with other members, 9My colleagues and how kind we are to one another, 10friends I've made over the years, 11..Fun and laughter
4.
(9)-Responses related to SIP Action: 1.Less talk, more action/practice/research/advocacy! 2. Be a little more cautious about SIP advocacy efforts to
ensure our organization's reputation in the profession, 3.Focus on strength and striving forward with optimism. Don't get bogged down in issues. There is much
our Native tribes, community members need relative to psychological services both from a western and indigenous perspective. 4.Embracing psychological
principles in western and NA worldviews, 5.Opportunities to learn about the integration of traditional values and mental health, 6. Decolonizing our members and
processes, 7.Being more visible as a national org and connecting with other org beyond psychology to promote social justice, 8.That we not forget why we
started SIP, 9.American Indian Leadership and primary focus
5.
(7)-Responses related to Mentoring: 1.Recruiting mid-career Native psychologists, 2.It's my first year as a member and 2nd year as a doctoral student,
so I'm hopeful! 3.Mentoring grad students and wisdom sharing and asking questions, 4.Mentoring for new post docs involved in research, 5.Thanks for paving the
way for us students, many successful Native mentors to look up to, 6.Continued mentorship and support, 7.Promoting psychology as a discipline and
encouraging young people to pursue careers in the field
80.43%
37
19.57%
9
Q12 Have you attended a SIP conference?
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
TOTAL
46
Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
Yes
No
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93.48%
43
6.52%
3
Q13 Would you like to attend a SIP conference in the future?
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
TOTAL
46
Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
Yes
No
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Q14 If you came to the conference what would you like to see? or What
would be helpful to you?
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
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1.
Elder panel telling about the history of SIPC Good sweat.
2.
Information about real life application psych theories/therapies and stories of experiences as psychologists therapists working with Native
communities.
3.
Presentations on promising practices from the field, by individuals working in community clinical settings.
4.
CEs, presentations about practice, structured dialog about the role of Native psychs vs Native ally psychs in mental health.
5.
More opportunities to attend presentations of how to apply cultural considerations in specific concentrations, as well as broadly (in general).
6.
It's my opinion SIP needs to balance the conference presentations with positive and areas that can be sad. For example, trauma can be
balanced with topics on healing/happiness.
7.
More spirited exchange of ideas and perspectives, especially on important topics where a variety of reasoned positions is possible.
8.
I would like to opportunities for CEUs as well as a more balanced approach to topics discussed. It feels that there is such a strong preference
for qualitative research that any quantitative research is excluded or put down. Research is not perfect. Neither methodology will ever be enough to
accurately capture the entirety of the Indigenous experience. But BOTH are valuable.
9.
It's pretty great where it's at. We need to continue to be welcoming to first timers in the great way that we've been. Also, it is very disrespectful
that so many people leave before the end of the conference and those presenting on the last afternoon are presenting to empty rooms. We need to
somehow incentivize people to stay, or start and end the conference earlier.
10.
Socials, opportunities to connect and engage w one another, indigenous scholarship, poster sessions, key notes, symposia.
11.
For the conference to be run by American Indian/Alaska Natives
12.
More activities, more fun, more welcoming opportunities.
13.
Travel fund help.
14.
I would like to be a part of the SIP conference as it has been the past years! I have been so disappointed to miss it.
15.
Professional & clinically relevant topics- working with AI communities
16.
Creative & innovative ideas to embrace & use with NA communities from the western and traditional perspective.
17.
I have always enjoyed the presentations and the posters.
18.
I really enjoyed seeing a few students presentation, so having a spot for them is really nice.
19.
I’m not sure.
20.
Ability to contribute.
21.
Time to informally interact.
22.
I like the way that we greet. Members are very helpful with arrangements and plans.
23.
List of all events.
24.
I would like to see people coming together to create a family humbled by the power in our profession.
25.
Paired networking for newcomers.
26.
More opportunities to spend time visiting with participants especially young ones. Social functions should be set up to facilitate the relationships
and connections. In effect more casual social hours.
27.
Both traditional teaching and indigenous scholarship (not mutually exclusive).
28.
Research and clinical methods. Discussion of social justice issues.
29.
I love what the convention already offers.
30.
I'd like to see rotating venues.
31.
More talks by SIP members conducting research in AI/AN mental health in addition to the student poster sessions.
32.
Not sure.
33.
Ceremony.
34.
A speaker or panel on health-related behavioral research and/or practice would be helpful.
35.
Applications of specific therapeutic techniques with Native Americans.
36.
The format and location is great; maybe more financial support for students to attend, more support from senior faculty to attend with students.
37.
I like the current format.
38.
Combination of informal relationship building & family oriented activities,spiritual/cultural activities & formal pres.
39.
Community.
40.
Discussion of social justice issues.
41.
I love the conference as it is
42.
Besides the already excellent keynote speakers, I would like to see groups tackling difficult dialogues, taking notes and publishing those results
- either on our website, or in academic journals.
43.
Diverse presentations, not same presenters every year
44.
More group activities.
45.
The same things I noted earlier: opportunities to connect with elders, fellow grad students, and folks with similar interests. Hearing about folks'
research journeys, hearing about how folks got to their current positions.
82.61%
38
17.39%
8
Q15 Are you a Psychologist?
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
TOTAL
46
Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
Yes
No
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47.83%
22
52.17%
24
Q16 Are you from an affiliated or health care field
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
TOTAL
46
Yes
No
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
Yes
No
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4.35%
2
2.17%
1
26.09%
12
26.09%
12
19.57%
9
21.74%
10
0.00%
0
Q17 Where are you in your professional development?
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
TOTAL
46
Retired
Medicine Person
Late career
professional...
Mid career
professional...
Early career
professional...
Graduate
Student
Undergraduate
Student
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
Retired
Medicine Person
Late career professional (21 plus years post graduation)
Mid career professional (11-20 years post graduation)
Early career professional (1-10 years post graduation)
Graduate Student
Undergraduate Student
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Q18 What field or area?
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
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1.
Psychology and Addictions
2.
Counseling psych but currently do vocational rehab
3.
psychologist
4.
Counseling Psychology
5.
Clinical Psychology
6.
psychology
7.
Clinical-Community Psych
8.
Clinical Psychology
9.
Public Health
10.
Clinical & Counseling Psychology
11.
Therapist
12.
counseling psychology
13.
Community and cultural psychology
14.
Counseling Psychology
15.
Counseling psych & Neuro psych
16.
Professional, scientific (clinical, counseling, school) psychology
17.
Multicultural Psychology
18.
Counseling
19.
MA Counseling (LPC)
20.
cross-cultural behavioral health
21.
Clinical psychology
22.
Clinical and Industrial/Organizational
23.
Counseling Psychology
24.
Clinical psychology
25.
Trauma-informed culturally-informed tx
26.
multicultural psychology
27.
Clinical psychology
28.
Clinical and child clinical psychologist
29.
clinical psychology
30.
Clinical psychology
31.
Counseling Psychology/Developmental Psychology
32.
Several
33.
Clinical social work (also psych assistant)
34.
Psychology
35.
clinical psychology
36.
Child
37.
Tribal government and social service delivery (as a board member on one of the nation's largest Tribal TANF programs).
38.
Psychology
39.
clinical
40.
Counseling
41.
Counseling psychology
42.
Psychology
43.
Community Psych
44.
Clinical
45.
Psychology
50.00%
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16
47.83%
22
36.96%
17
56.52%
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41.30%
19
34.78%
16
19.57%
9
Q19 Where do you conduct your work? (check all that apply)
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 46
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settings
Research
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reservation
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setting
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working with...
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67.39%
31
32.61%
15
Q20 Are you a member of the APA?
Answered: 46
Skipped: 0
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45
Q21 To what degree do you feel SIP should be advocating with the APA
for Native issues?
Answered: 45
Skipped: 1
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A Little
A Lot
60
2,645
44
Q22 To what degree has SIP effective in advocating with the APA to
date?
Answered: 44
Skipped: 2
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A Little
A Lot
Q23 What skills, attributes or gifts would you be willing to share with SIP:
Answered: 42
Skipped: 4
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Society of Indian Psychology
1.
Mentoring
2.
Work with vets (although it's been a few years)
3.
Willing to share my experiences and learning. Willing to present at annual conference
4.
Leadership, clinical abilities, research experience, project management
5.
Student's perspective and insight; neuropsychology.
6.
Been assisting with membership, mentoring, and research. Will continue to be involved.
7.
presenting, researching, mentoring; maybe leadership (depending on future directions)
8.
Mentoring younger students, advocacy, research
9.
Anything I have to offer. My hands. Thoughts, planning. Any kind of labor needed.
10.
Student and early career mentorship, activism, research
11.
Have shared clinical experiences and traditions
12.
This is difficult to answer in the midst of writing dissertation. When I'm done I will share whatever I have left.
13.
Research, gaining tribal IRB approval, social justice considerations.
14.
I don't know- general professional experience
15.
A person is asked to assist in any ways they can assist in my culture or tribal belief. It is up to SIP to ask if they need help.
16.
Presentation Poster
17.
Student-not sure what would be of use.
18.
Research methods and experience
19.
Clinical. Traditional. Language
20.
Trauma learning Understanding Giftedness Strategic Intervention
21.
All that I can share.
22.
Dk
23.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) skills Research on Self-In-Relationship
24.
listening, assistance with research and career development, mentoring
25.
Teaching and research
26.
Writing argument, critical thinking, editorial work. Research review. AI research methods, child development, personality and psychopathology in AI/AN
populations. Traumatology. Clinical supervision. Mentoring.Grantsmanship. Teaching/training mental health. Psychoanalysis. Budget, accounting, treasury.
Website design. Strategic initiative. Design (graphic) and interior and visual design.
27.
advocacy, social justice issues, writing, serving on committees
28.
I'd be willing to share how to operationalize ideas and better engage communities
29.
Mentoring
30.
Any I have
31.
mediation
32.
Sorry, I don't have anything else to give at the present time.
33.
Mentoring Writing Advocacy
34.
I have a masters degree in counseling psychology (I am not practicing but utilize the degree everyday) and I would like to attend and assist with both
the conference and the retreat. And if I can't attend, perhaps I could donate money. When SIP discussed providing counseling assistance at Standing Rock last
winter, I reached out to SIP and offered to transport members and supplies but no one responded so I made the trip from CA to ND alone. Perhaps the
leadership at SIP could let us know what the needs are and then we can respond.
35.
Generosity
36.
I would be willing to mentor students who would like to attend a graduate program and help with research
37.
Mentoring, Networking, Leadership, Research
38.
I’m willing to share whatever I have, but being still in training I don’t feel I have much to offer yet and I am also struggling just to get through school
39.
I need a break from SIP.
40.
Mentoring, cinsultation, evaluation
41.
Writing
42.
Learning! I'm a graduate student interested in doing research that matters to my community. I think I could listen!
Q24 Any final Comments?
Answered: 37
Skipped: 9
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Society of Indian Psychology
1.
We have been active with APA yet it is challenging to be responded to in a meaningful way
2.
Thank you to all the members and non-members for your professionalism, support, and continual dligent work!
3.
SIP has been organized around and centered on students, which is good, but limiting. Can we become a bona fide society of professional
psychologists?
4.
na
5.
Glad to be a member of SIP!
6.
Have seen SIP move away from American Indian focus and needs
7.
Thank you.
8.
No
9.
I would love to attend the SIP convention- I attended once about 16 years ago. However, it always conflicts with my family's participation in an annual
spiritual event /ceremony (almost always held the weekend after Father's day). Unless alternative dates someday happen for either event, I will likely not be able
attend a SIP convention in the near future ??
10.
I would like to hear more about NA student projects.
11.
Thank you for asking the membership.
12.
13.
N/a
14.
No
15.
I was surprised that there seem to be quite a few non-psychologist members. In the state I am licensed in, being licensed is required to call oneself a
"psychologist"
16.
none
17.
SIP is a wonderful organization. Much more relevant than APA.
18.
Thank you for your efforts and for always being so welcoming
19.
I so benefit from the SIP listserv, yet, rarely comment. This research about SIP is important. WahDoh for doing it!
20.
None for now
21.
Thanks
22.
I have been available and willing to help SIP but often come away from meetings feeling under utilized - please take these comments seriously. I can’t
always drop everything and write a white paper but I have been there and done alot in my years as an academic and as a clinician.
23.
no
24.
Nk
25.
Please accept my input below as well-intentioned.
26.
No
27.
no
28.
No
29.
I'm looking forward to the next convention.
30.
Thank you
31.
I sent a check to pay my dues but I never received confirmation that my check was received (even after I made an inquiry). Might SIP set a date or a
month when dues are due? This way I could just note it on my calendar and send in payment when it is due.
32.
Keep a strong heart and be a voice for the people...
33.
no
34.
N/A
35.
No
36.
Thank you
37.
Thank you for sending this out! Niawen!
Q25 If we want to be more effective advocates, what can we do
differently? Please explain:
Answered: 38
Skipped: 8
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Society of Indian Psychology
1.
Continue to be active and let general membership know of our actions. Partner with younger members on issues of mutual interest or concern Let
members know of opportunities on our website
2.
Articulate to the masses without turning them off. There is too much of an "us vs them" mentality in this country currently, so it's going to be more
difficult to communicate with those who do not already understand or are sympathetic to Native peoples.
3.
Focus on specific needs of communities. IHS budget is flat line and they are not very innovative, and have workforce staffing problems. Most 638
clinics have similar problems. Tribal communities have little access to services available in their local areas off-reservation. SIP includes expert change agents
who can transform behavioral health services for Native Americans.
4.
Less talk. Keyboard warriors and academicians do little to advance the cause
5.
Utilize our indigenous ways the best way we can while blending it with new cutting edge psychological advances.
6.
Stop performing outrage over every minor perceived slight, and instead reserve our voice and influence for waging the most important high-stakes
battles
7.
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure. Better communication about what everyone is doing (committees and individuals) might be helpful for organizing
advocacy efforts.
8.
As stated above, somehow remove the intimidation of so many elders with so much experience. Be more respectful to one another and welcoming
to first-timers and those with less experience. Continue to own and embrace our unique position, but always be open to criticism and self-evaluation. Consider
a name change based on the wishes of the whole membership rather than just a few decision-makers
9.
Widen the circle to let more SIP members get involved. Cultivate engagement beyond the usual few.
10.
Keep original focus of SIP so we don’t become just another group that will include all other minority issues and American Indians are forgotten and
minimized.
11.
Cultivate a supportive, welcoming, effective culture within SIP.
12.
Organize, plan, unite. Think like a society as our ancestors did.
13.
Teamwork.
14.
I cant think of anything more SIP can do, they already do a lot to create awareness on social justice issues across the country. great job leaders!!!
15.
Not sure.
16.
Be more open to collaboration
17.
I think SIP's advocacy work is really good
18.
WHO APA Canadian Psychologists - lens of other countries
19.
I don’t feel as though I know enough about the process to comment.
20.
From what I see, I think you are doing a good job.
21.
Get more SIP members involved in APA governance activities at the national, regional and local levels and at the division level
22.
Find time at SIP conferences to help people get to know each other and network opportunities
23.
Many of us use SIP meetings for a) reconnecting and visiting with beloved colleagues and b) detoxing/healing from the stress and traumatic work we
do all year. As AIAN psychologists, we are often the only ones out there in our field all year and this meeting us very important for grounding. Secondarily, I
love to hear what others are doing, helping young psychologists navigate the process, and working to advocate for issues affecting our lives and livelihoods as
AI/AN psychologists. It is this unique combination of intimacy and fellowship that makes this organization so important to me: being a Native person and a
professional psychologist both and needing SIP’s help to confirm and weave these aspects of my identity together.
24.
Share more with the general membership about things SIP members are involved in, share publications, articles, etc from or about our members
25.
Stop infighting
26.
Keep doing good work advocating for better services within Native communities and networking for SIP students to assist them in getting their
dissertation research accomplished. Be more diplomatic in the APA arena: Don't take APA Council meetings hostage. It reifies negative stereotypes of Native
people as difficult to deal with and reinforces the stereotype that Native people are traumatized, thus fragile and not ready for leadership nationally.
27.
I love the advocacy efforts that I've seen so far.
28.
Partnering with other advocacy groups or divisions at APA might be helpful.
29.
Get more involved on the legislative and federal policy fronts.
30.
Publish and distribute Prepare a strategic plan Involve young professionals and high school students.
31.
Outreach like the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA). They ask for donations. And with donations, SIP can then provide outreach
to Native American/Alaskan Native high school and college students encouraging them to pursue study in the field of psychology.
32.
Appreciate how we currently go about it. Thank all who have stepped forward as advocates for Indigenous issues.
33.
Be kind
34.
Honestly, I am not aware of what we are doing now. So I think definitely filling in members on what we’re doing and how to get involved should be at
the top of the priority list.
35.
I don’t have any concerns about the way SIP is working.
36.
Advocates for whom? Native peoples? Native psychologists? Native Research? Native grad students? We have to define with clarity whom or what
we are advocating for. This is not clear now.
37.
Continue to speak out.
38.
I'm unsure of advocacy efforts, which is my own ignorance!
