Programs

National Programs

The Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) offers four national programs aligned with its core purpose:

Promoting and advancing the science of African/Black Psychology,
Influencing and driving social change,
Developing initiatives for psychologists of African descent to address the challenges facing Black communities.

Rooted in an African-centered worldview and informed by the science of African/Black psychology, these programs are designed to support individuals, families, communities, schools, and organizations. Participation in these programs serves as a call to action—an opportunity to contribute to the collective well-being and liberation of African-descended people worldwide.

Certification in African/Black Psychology

The Certification in African/Black Psychology (CABP) is the actualization of the science of African/Black psychology in praxis. The establishment of the Association of Black Psychologists’ (ABPsi’s) CABP has created a standard of proficiency for African centered psychology.

Sawubona

The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi) offers Sawubona Healing Circles to support individuals of African ancestry. These virtual spaces provide culturally affirming strategies to foster resistance and address racial stress and community challenges. The circles are not therapy but supportive environment to promote collective strength and emotional well-being.

School and Organization Consultation

Through strategic professional development, collective responsibility, and the implementation of sustainable systems, the ABPsi School and Organizational Consultation Initiative partners with schools and organizations to create transformative, culturally affirming environments.

ABPsi Global Institute

The ABPsi Global Institute is a premier educational resource dedicated to making the science of African/Black psychology accessible to individuals of African ancestry and others seeking culturally grounded knowledge. Rooted in African-centered principles, the Institute facilitates the exchange of transformative wisdom and practices to address critical psychological, social, and professional needs.