Lecture Notes: Indigenous Psychology and Psikologian Pilipino

Introduction

• Acknowledgment of traditional landowners, the Aboriginal people.
• Recognition of PSSP's 45 years of establishment.
• The speaker's involvement in the first national conference on Psikologian Pilipino.

Key Themes

• Indigenous Psychology's Position:

  • Disagreement with the perception of Filipino psychology being marginal or peripheral.
  • Highlighting international recognition, particularly in New Zealand and other regions.

• Academic and Scholarly Development:

  • Importance of curriculum and teacher training in promoting Indigenous psychology.
  • Questioning the need to be mainstream, emphasizing the value of Indigenous perspectives.
  • Focus on continuing relevant work rather than seeking majority approval.

Strategies for Advancement

• Conferences:

  • Importance of holding and participating in conferences, replaced by webinars when necessary.

• Publication:

  • Essential for proving the relevance and advancement of Filipino psychology.
  • Mention of the two-volume "Handbook of Filipino Psychology."

• Inclusivity and Mentoring:

  • Need for inclusivity in regional development and continuous mentoring of new psychologists.

Cross-Indigenization

• Concept:

  • Promoted by Enriquez, involves sharing and collaboration among Indigenous psychologists globally.
  • Aiming for recognition both within and outside the Philippines.

• Benefits:

  • International recognition enhances national acknowledgment.
  • Collaboration can lead to a more universal psychology.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to be active in promoting achievements of Indigenous psychology.
• Importance of claiming recognition on both national and international platforms.