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GCG enthusiastically shares this list of recognized and respected resources.

They illuminate the underpinnings of our philosophy, the drivers of our knowledge base, and orientation to services.

You can get a glimpse of what makes us tick, what motivates us, and perhaps find something that inspires you.

Podcasts

Courageous Conversations: Why Black Lives Matter

A Community Forum moderated by Karen S. Gunn and featured LA Times Columnist Erika D. Smith, nationally recognized author-activist-journalist Earl Ofari Hutchinson and mental health entrepreneur-author-speaker Nakeya Fields. Sponsored by City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica Black Agenda. Jan. 28, 2021

Saving Ruby King

Ms. Adel West discusses her debut novel, inspiration and approach to writing which landed on the Library Journal’s Best Books of 2020. Dr. Karen Gunn conducted this interview and moderated the Q & A. This event was sponsored by the Santa Monica (CA.) Public Library in partnership with the CIty’s Government Alliance on Race and Equity. February 11, 2021

Hope Matters Series

Interview By Rev. Eric Shafer for the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Series. Santa Monica, CA. January 13, 2021

Juneteenth Talk

The Juneteenth Episode. Mike Feinstein talks with Karen Gunn, Robbie Jones, Ashley London and Barry Snell about the Black Agenda in Santa Monica, what it means and what needs to change for the Santa Monica Daily Press.

Recommended Readings

Organizations

Publications

Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research

Psychology of Popular Media

Journal of Positive Psychology

American Psychologist

Psychology of Men & Masculinities

Journal of Religion and Spirituality

Families, Systems & Health

Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, and Behavior