Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture (CSREC) at New Washington School of Psychiatry
Our Story
Founded in 2015, the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture was created to examine the powerful forces of culture, race, and identity that shape human experience – and to confront the psychological and societal impacts of racism, bias, and structural inequity.
Born from the belief that healing and justice are inseparable, the Center serves as a hub for critical reflection, professional training, and meaningful dialogue. As clinicians and educators, we hold ourselves accountable to examine our own assumptions and positionality – because these forces shape all of us, whether or not we’re aware of them.
Today, the Center is a vital part of the New Washington School of Psychiatry and a catalyst for institutional growth, education, and advocacy.
our mission
From awareness to action – together
We are committed to promoting the mental health and well-being of all people by deepening our understanding of difference, intersectionality, and systemic inequity. Through experiential learning and rigorous study, we explore how identity – including race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, age, ability, and other lived experiences – interacts with the therapeutic process and our roles as clinicians.
what we do
Turning commitment into practice
The Center champions our mission through:
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An NWSP membership means more than a mailing list or a discount code. It means joining a living community of clinicians who think deeply, practice relationally, and value personal and professional growth.
Our members are psychotherapists and other mental health professionals at every stage of their careers. What unites us is a commitment to doing meaningful work with fellow clinicians – with access to leading-edge training, ongoing conversations, and a space where ideas and relationships are equally valued.
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