Mali takes baby steps towards protecting child soldiers.
http://www.irinnews.org/report/98922/mali-takes-baby-steps-toward-protecting-former-child-soldiers
Entries by Principal Psychologist
Kyrgyzstan to celebrate International Day of Girl Child
International Day for Girl Child
Today’s Inspirational Quote
“It doesn’t matter where you are, you are nowhere compared to where you can go.” — Bob Proctor
Older foster children missing out
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/foster-care-week-highlights-older-children-who-are-being-ignored/story-fnixw28f-1226717871409
Adolescents: Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Debra attended a very interesting presentation delivered on Friday 12th August at the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists Professional Development Event in Brisbane entitled Drug and Alcohol Use in Children and Adolescents:Current incidence, and best practice in prevention and intervention.Presented by Dr Leanne Hides B Behav Sc Hons, PhD Clin Psych.
Kellie Bradbury, Provisional Psychologist
In addition to her work as a Guidance Officer for Education Queensland, Kellie is enrolled in a Supervised Practice Program approved by the Psychology Board of Australia, following her graduation from Bond University with an Honours degree in Psychology in 2009. She is keen to gain experience across the lifespan, particularly having the opportunity to work with adults. Kelie […]
Certificate in Sandplay Therapy & Symbol Work
I have now received Accreditation as a Sandplay Therapist having completed my Postgraduate Certificate with the Expressive Arts Institute of Australia http://www.expressivetherapies.com.au/
Trauma Conference in LA
Debra presented her programs at a Roundtable Discussion at the International Society of Trauma Stress Studies in Los Angeles
Motivational Interviewing
Debra attended Motivational Interviewing Conference held at the gracious Treacy Centre in Melbourne – what was particularly enjoyable and reaffirming was the work of Anya Sheftel – using MI in outreach and on the fly! Here is some more information on MI:
New Trainee Psychologist approved by AHPRA
We are pleased to announce that Miss Jacqueline Murray has been approved to join our practice as a Trainee Psychologist. Jacqueline was awarded her Bachelor Degree in Psychology with Honours at the end of 2009. She has now committed to train for 2 years under the supervision of Debra. We welcome her to this practice.
