3.1 Alfred Adler was an unyielding believer in social justice and its relevance

3.1
Alfred Adler was an unyielding believer in social justice and its relevance to the field of psychology. As a prominent psychologist, he provided a framework to aid practitioners in locating underlying conditions as well as to make critical connections between one’s mental and physical health and socio-political conditions.
As a socially responsible practitioner it is important to understand and identify how social, political, and economic conditions impact individuals and communities in order to effectively advance social justice. To learn more about how Adler university draws from Alfred Adler philosophies and defines socially responsible practice, read A Movement for Social JusticeLinks to an external site. document pp. 4-24. After reading, answer the following questions in a discussion (min. 350 words):
What key elements of socially responsible practice resonated with you the most? Why?
How might these elements be useful in your practicum work and/or field of study (academic program)?
3.2
A major element and expectation of Socially Responsible Practice is honesty and courage. If we are to tackle difficult topics and address social issues, we must act courageously and critically. This is no easy task and can be very uncomfortable, feeding into fears of exclusion and harmful consequences. This assignment is for you to assess your fears and affirm yourself. If we are going to do this work, we must do it even in its most uncomfortable moments.
For this assignment, watch Luvvies video and respond to the following questions in an essay format (min. of 350 words):
What is most scary about social justice work?
What makes you hesitate or stay silent?
How might hesitation and silence stand in the way of justice?