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Educational Background

What I’ve Learned

1981 - 1985

SA Institute of Technology

Bachelor Social Work (BSW)

 

After trade school, qualifying as an Electronics Technician, I altered career, electing  to problem solve human issues rather than technical ones.  My thesis studied the settlement experiences  of Indo-Chinese refugees on arrival in South Australia.

I was particularly interested in the subject of the Medico-Legal Aspects of Social Work.

2000 - 2002

Flinders University, SA

Post graduate Diploma in Psychology (Post. Grad. Dip).
 

I was a handful of students that passed Neuroscience.

I also took a strong interest in research on insomnia and the relationship between depression, oversleeping and the contribution of shift-work on cognition and mental health.

I was running a f.t. business as well as studying part time.

1992 - 1994

University of SA

Post graduate Diploma Management (Post Grad. Dip. Mgt).

I was interested in the cultivation of leadership, marketing and the institution of quality assurance processes within the course.

The skills and knowledge acquired were used immediately in my application to running a business at the time, and in particular leading a team as the Clinical Lead.

Extended Professional Training & Other Qualifications

  • Motivational Interviewing (Feb 2023)

  • Self-harm Awareness (Feb 2020)

  • DBT Practical Applications (June 2015)

  • Addressing critical challenges in Schizophrenia (Oct 2013)

  • Schizophrenia and Psychopharmacology (June 2013)

  • Risk Assessment and Management Symposium (March 2012)

  • Anglicare SA: ‘Loss and Grief’ (July 2012)

  • Family Therapy 2 Day Workshop (Oct 2011)

  • Child Safe Practices, Mandatory Reporting; Partnership Accountability (2009)

  • ACT- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy – Advanced (July 2008)

  • Emotional Freedom Technique - Level 1 Training

  • E.M.D.R. (Eye Movement Desensitisation Re-processing) - Level 2 Training (Advanced)

  • Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, Alcohol Addiction Services

  • Genos Emotional Intelligence – Accredited Trainer and Coach

  • Cassell Wellness Institute Affiliate (biofeedback assessment and measurement techniques)

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