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Hector Y. Adames
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~ Think. Write. Resist. ~ Associate Professor. Researcher. Neuropsychologist. Author. Studies Psychotherapy, Racism, Colorism, & Radical Healing. Co-Founder and Director of The ICRaceLab 🔗 https://icrace.org
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📣 #NewArticle: Using the Psychology of Radical Healing to address the coloniality of gender is now published in the American Psychologist. Let’s come together in solidarity, in care, and in action. psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-... @apajournals.bsky.social
Image announcing a new article titled, “Building and Practicing Anticolonial Psychotherapy: Using the Psychology of Radical Healing to Address the Coloniality of Gender” published in the American Psychologist and authored by Sergio Domínguez Jr, Em Matsuno, Hector Y. Adames, Della V. Mosley, Jahkazia M. Richardson, Joonwoo Lee, Marquel Norton, and Stephanie L. Budge. Abstract reads: “This article examines the role of psychology in perpetuating coloniality and commends the efforts of scholar–activists in developing radical healing methodologies. Moved by our engagement with two-spirit, trans, and nonbinary People of Color, we explore the interplay between coloniality, racism, and Western gender expectations. We discuss how these dynamics foster the internalization of stigma at both individual and collective levels. Motivated by scholar– activists who challenge the colonial foundations of gender, we detail practical ways in which clinicians can employ the five anchors of radical healing to address what Lugones calls the coloniality of gender (2016), and Chavez-Dueñas et al. (2022) have described as racial–gendered coloniality.” Image of author are at the bottom along with the Two-Spirit, trans, and nonbinary flag.
June 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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#NewPublication

🟡 "The Fierce Ethical Urgency of Decoloniality in Therapy: From Understanding to Action"

🟡 Published in @apajournals.bsky.social American Psychologist.

🟡 Available and free to download at psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-... @nchavez.bsky.social
Image announcing a new article published in the American Psychologist. Article is titled, “The Fierce Ethical Urgency of Decoloniality in Therapy: From Understanding to Action” and the authors are Dr. Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas, Dr. Hector Y. Adames, Dr. Kenneth S. Pope, and Dr. Melba J. T. Vasquez. The abstract reads: “Disentangling psychology from the grip of methods, values, ways of knowing, and power structures considered normative within Western societies, all of which have been used to justify dominance and coloniality, presents a complex challenge and an ethical imperative. Psychology must rise to this challenge. This article invites readers to reflect on how coloniality influences the lives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the United States and people from the Global South. The article examines the history of imperialism and colonialism. It considers how Western psychology’s ideas (i.e., psyimperialism) were spread and imposed on others (i.e., psycolonization). This approach fell short of meeting psychology’s ethical responsibilities. The article then discusses why it is critical to broaden the scope of our perspective beyond reflexive acceptance of Western ways of thinking, especially those that violate our ethical values, and weigh other approaches. We conclude with a call to action, offering questions and suggesting strategies that may be useful in moving beyond intentions and commitments to effectively decolonize our practice.”
June 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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#CallForPapers✨
During these uncertain times, this is an important opportunity to come together at the intersection of trauma, healing, and community strengths. We invite innovative research, theoretical contributions, and applied healing work. 🔗 www.apa.org/pubs/journal... @apajournals.bsky.social
Call for Papers! Proposals due June 1,2025 We are excited to announce a special issue of the American Psychologist focused on "Intergenerational Trauma and Community Strengths: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy." During these challenging, painful, and uncertain times, this is an important opportunity to come together in conversations at the intersection of trauma, healing, and community strengths. We invite innovative research, theoretical contributions, and applied healing and movement work. Guest Editors: Hector Y. Adames, Thema Bryant, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas, Radia DeLuna, Joseph P. Gone, Gordon C. Nagayama Hall, and Arlene Lu Steinberg. Advisor Editor: Lillian Comas-Díaz
May 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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2nd Annual Virtual Conference! Be part of the conversation. Be part of the solution. For more information and to register visit: shorturl.at/htjDV @mindfield-drj.bsky.social
2nd ANNUAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Friday, March 14, 2025 Educating Future Generations For A Racially Just Society Psychologists and Educators Working Together to Address Racism in Education REGISTER HERE: https://shorturl.at/htjDV Image: includes a a group of multiracial, joyful children hugging and smiling.
February 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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☀️ #BookReleaseDay
Our NewBook, "Therapists' Sexual Feelings and Fantasies: Research, Practice, Ethics, and Forensics", published by APA is now available wherever books are sold. Learn more by visiting: www.apa.org/pubs/books/t...
Image announcing new book titled, "Therapists' Sexual Feelings and Fantasies: Research Practice, Ethics, and Forensics" authored by Kenneth S. Pope, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas, and Hector Y. Adames! The book is published by the American Psychological Association. The cover is read on top and blended multicolor at the bottom.
February 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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📚Our #NewBook published by APA comes out on February 4, 2025. This book offers a concise, practical guide to ethical and legal concerns related to therapists' sexual feelings and fantasies. 🔗 www.apa.org/pubs/books/t...
Image announcing new book titled, "Therapists' Sexual Feelings and Fantasies: Research Practice, Ethics, and Forensics" authored by Kenneth S. Pope, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas, and Hector Y. Adames! The book is published by the American Psychological Association. The cover is read on top and blended multicolor at the bottom.
January 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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We The People
#MLKDay
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January 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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#ThursdayVibes ✨
Image of quote by Dr. Adames which reads “Healing isn't always easy. It can be messy, uncomfortable, and even painful at times. Every step matters. Be gentle. Be patient. Be safe.” Background is a green teal and yellow gradient color.
January 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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To You
From Me
#NewYear2025 ✨
Pink, Olive Green and Yellow Gradient background with a New Year Message from Dr. Adames. Text reads: “As we step into 2025, I wish you a year filled with wellness, meaningful connections, and the rest you deserve. May kindness guide us and resistance carry us forward; we'll need both to continue navigating the road ahead.”
January 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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✨ #NewYear2025
Quote by Dr. Adames. Text reads “As we return, may we move forward with the hope our ancestors birthed, carried, and nurtured.” Background is a yellow, orange, olive green, and deep red gradient colors.
December 31, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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📣 Excited to share our latest @apajournals.bsky.social publication on addressing racism in psychological science.
🔗 psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/...

Honored to collaborate with @nchavez.bsky.social, @mindfield-drj.bsky.social, and Dr. Helms, scholars dedicated to building a more humane future.
Image announcing new publication with images of the four authors. Citation: Adames, H. Y., Chavez-Dueñas, N. Y., Jernigan, M. M., & Helms, J. E. (2024). Racism-conscious reflexivity in qualitative research: A practical methodological framework. Qualitative Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/qup0000315 Abstract: Advancing research methodologies grounded in critical theories and fostering scientific knowledge conscious of racism require thoughtfulness, integrity, rigor, and an unwavering commitment to racial justice. It demands that we, as researchers, pause and reflect—that we consider the multitude of ways that our racial socialization, biases, and all levels of racism (e.g., systemic, interpersonal, internalized) influence the entire research process. This article advocates for qualitative researchers to take a deliberate pause and engage in thoughtful reflection about racism, racial identity, power, and bias, as well as the importance and ethics of questioning methodologies to help prevent the creation of racially oppressive scholarship. To achieve this goal, we present the racism-conscious reflexivity in research (RCR) framework, which invites researchers to actively pay attention to how (a) racial identity schemas, (b) racialized cognitive and emotional biases, (c) information processing strategies, and (d) social interactions between and among research team members shape all aspects of a research study. The RCR framework also considers how these four areas influence how researchers respond to and think about racism, its influence on people’s experiences, and its operations in research methodologies. Coding scenarios are used to illustrate the application of the RCR framework in the analysis and interpretation process of qualitative research. Methodological guidance is provided. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
December 16, 2024 at 11:49 PM
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📚New Book: To echo Frantz Fanon, we need to build a decolonial society that represents all of us. Together we can advance decoloniality in psychology and strengthen the development of an equitable, inclusive, and just society. Learn more 🔗 www.apa.org/pubs/books/d... @nchavez.bsky.social
Image announcing New Book titled, “DecolonialPsychology: Toward Anticolonial Theories, Research, Training, and Practice.” Editors Lillian Comas-Díaz Hector Y. Adames Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas “The past is key to the future. Our past has the wisdom that can help us build a future ..by looking toward the past, toward those who were the first inhabitants, to those who first had wisdom, who first made us. -Subcomandante Marcos Book cover is red with an image of birds flying out of a feather. Font text is white. Bottom right of image has the following text: Use promo code APA25 to save 25% Visit: www.apa.org/pubs/books
December 11, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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✨Rest in Poetry✨
. . .let's build,
what we become,
when we DREAM. . .
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December 11, 2024 at 2:06 AM
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☀️ #RadicalHealing helps people develop strategies to recognize and resist self-blame for racism and other forms of oppression; it's the art of creating hope and liberation behind the pain.
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Image of published article in the APA Journal of Psychotherapy. Blue background and white letters reads: Radical Healing in Psychotherapy: Addressing the Wounds of Racism Related Stress and Trauma. Right hand is a figure of the model of Keeping Radical healing in mind in red and white. Authors: Hector Y. Adames, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas, Jioni A. Lewis, Helen A. Neville, Bryana H. French, Grace A. Chen, and Della V. Mosley.
December 4, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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✨Tuesday Vibes: #Hope
Image of quote from Dr. Adames. Text reads: “As a beacon of hope, we carry within us the fearlessness of our ancestors.” Back ground is thick lines resembling rays of light in green, orange, light tan, and blue.
November 19, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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✨#SundayVibes
Quote from Dr. Adames. Text reads: All changes, Even the most longed for, Invite us to grieve. Background is a purple color and font is white.
November 17, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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✨#RiseUp
When you're tired and feel like you can't take another step, let your heart soar, and fly with its wings.
Quote by Dr. Adames which reads: When you’re tired and feel like you can’t take another step, Let your heart soar, and Fly with its wings.
November 10, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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✨#PsychologicalScience
Our new article, "Racism-Conscious Reflexivity In Qualitative Research” is coming soon in APA Div5 QP Journal. Collaborating and creating with such brilliant scholars, whose unwavering commitment to ending racism inspires hope and is deeply meaningful. @nchavez.bsky.social
Image announcing new article titled, “Racism-Conscious Reflexivity In Qualitative Research: A Practical Methodological Framework” authored by Dr. Adames, Dr. Chavez-Dueñas, Dr. Jernigan-Noesi, and Dr. Helms. Pictures of the authors is in the image. Bottom text quote from the article reads: "Advancing research methodologies grounded in critical theories and fostering scientific knowledge conscious of racism require thoughtfulness, integrity, rigor, and an unwavering commitment to racial justice."
November 10, 2024 at 2:16 PM
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📣 #NewPublication: We are excited to announce this latest publication in JCP! It was an honor to collaborate with Dr. Cristalis Capielo Rosario and her mentees on this research project. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important work.
🔗 doi.org/10.1037/cou0...
#psychology #identity
Image announcing a new article on a research study. The article is titled, “Colonial Shadows: Exploring Coloniality of Being Among Puerto Rican Immigrants in the United States” and published in the American Psychological Association (APA) Journal of Counseling Psychology. The authors are Dr. Cristalís Capielo Rosario, Dr. Hector Y. Adames, Ms. Génesis Ramos-Rosado, Ms. Nancy J. Rodríguez-Muro, and Ms. Loíza A. DeJesús-Sullivan. Public Statement: Coloniality, or the enduring legacy of domination and White supremacy stemming from colonization, manifests across power dynamics, knowledge systems, and personal identity. The present study examines how coloniality can influence how Puerto Rican immigrants describe themselves and other Puerto Ricans, as well as their cultural patterns. The descriptions used by participants often mimic the language Spanish and U.S. colonizers have used against Puerto Ricans. Findings from our study can have important implications for the identity development.
August 14, 2024 at 3:25 AM
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Radical Hope 🌼
Image of post from Dr. Adames. Background colors are red and yellow resembling flames. Text reads: radical hope an infinite virtue an eternal flame Illuminating our collective path
November 19, 2023 at 5:34 PM
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New Book Coming Soon📚
“Decolonial Psychology: Toward Anticolonial Theories, Research, Training, and Practice” comes out in January. Thank you to all contributors. Your wisdom, vision, and unwavering commitment toward a future where many worlds fit is contagious. 🔗 www.apa.org/pubs/books/d...
#DecolonialPsychology: Thank you to all the researchers, practitioners, and educators who made “Decolonial Psychology: Toward Anticolonial Theories, Research, Training, and Practice” possible. Your wisdom, vision, and unwavering commitment toward a future where many worlds fit are contagious. The new book comes out in January 2024. Let’s continue to #DecolonizeItAll. https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/decolonial-psychology New Book Titled: Decolonial Psychology: Toward Anticolonial Theories, Research, Training, and Practice Edited by: Lillian Comas-Díaz, Hector Y. Adames, and Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas Image: Red Book cover with black birds flying out of a floating feather. The title and authors color are in white. List of Contributors in alphabetical order Roberto Abreu Sunshine Adam Hector Y. Adames Pearis Bellamy Sunil Bhatia Brittany Bridges Thema S. Bryant Cristalís Capielo Rosario Carrie L. Castañeda-Sound Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas Lillian Comas-Díaz E. J. R. David Loíza A. DeJesús Su
October 3, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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🔹One year ago today our book Succeeding as a Therapist, was released. It is now available wherever books are sold.
🔹Thank you to Drs. Comas-Díaz, Thema Bryant, Jernigan-Noesi, Drogin, & Martin for the meaningful reviews.
🔹Link www.apa.org/pubs/books/s...
NOW AVAILABLE User-Friendly and Practical Guide Focusing on Succeeding as a Therapist Authors: Hector Y. Adames, Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas, Melba J.T. Vasquez, and Ken Pope Endorsements and Reviews: An indispensable practical guide for practitioners. Simply superb! •Lillian Comas-Díaz, PhD A valuable and accessible guide to prevent and overcome common challenges. A clear pathway to thrive! Thema Bryant, PhD An indispensable resource. Why hasn't anyone written this book before? Eric Y. Drogin, JD, PhD, ABPP A stunningly practical guide that walks us through therapists' personal and business needs. -Maryam M. Jernigan-Noesi, PhD Clinicians will benefit from the authors collective wisdom and extensive resources. -Jana. N. Martin, PhD Image: Book cover in light blue with yellow, green, blue, purple, red, and orange arrows. Title of Book: Succeeding as a Therapist: How to Create a Thriving Practice in a Changing World Published by the American Psychological Association. The publisher
September 28, 2023 at 12:39 AM
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Tuesday Vibes ☀️
Image of post from Dr. Adames. Background color is a burnt orange. Text reads: In a world where conformity's Song is loud, Embrace your unique tune, Be truly proud. . . Don't dilute Your essence, Your core, For anyone's desires Or the crowd's empty applause
September 26, 2023 at 1:36 PM
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Monday Vibes ☀️
Image of post from Dr. Adames. Background is olive green. Text reads: Beneath The boundless Sky Do what you Love Don't let anyone limit The vast horizons of your Dreams
September 18, 2023 at 2:41 PM
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☀️Attention Psychology Students:
Part-ll of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists Associate Certificate Program on Racial Trauma with APA Division-17 is this week. Let's work together to create change! An honor to be in community with Drs. Chavez-Dueñas, Green and Moore-Lobban.
Image announcing free webinar. Text reads: 2023 INVITED SPEAKERS National Register Associate Certificate Program on Racial Trauma In Collaboration With the Society of Counseling Psychology (APA Division 17) Understanding & Addressing Racial Trauma Title of presentation: Keeping Radical Healing in Mind: A Therapeutic Approach for Addressing Racial Trauma Names and professional headshots of Speakers: Dr. Chavez-Dueñas Dr. Adames Images of logos on the bottom including 1. NATIONAL REGISTER OF HEALTH SERVICE PSYCHOLOGISTS 2. División 17 American Psychological Association Date: September 21, 3-5pm ET Visit: www.nationalregister.org to learn more
September 17, 2023 at 8:25 PM