17 episodes
Psychlings Podcast Byron & Dazz
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The podcast for future psychologists. Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Whether you are an undergrad, postgrad or early career academic, Psychlings is the place to expand your perspective and support your career in psychology.
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#17: Dr Jo Mitchell, co-founder of The Mind Room - on leading a psychology practice, traps for early-career psychs, aiming for ‘premium’, and barriers to investing in our mental health
Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and Clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to be joined today by Jo Mitchell. Jo is a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist, PhD and Founding Director of The Mind Room, a private psychology practice based in Melbourne. Jo works with professionals and performers in sports, medi...
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#16: Dr Scott Griffiths, Acclaimed Body Image Researcher - How TikTok's Algorithm Predicts Eating Disorders, A Clinicians Role In Identifying Body Dysmorphia, And Finding Your Research Passion
Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Byron and Dazz chat with celebrated Professors and Clinicians to explore the latest thinking in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to be joined today by the University of Melbourne’s Senior Research Fellow Dr. Scott Griffiths.Scott is an award-winning researcher, author and speaker who heads up the Physical Appearance Research Team at UniMelb. His research foc...
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#15: Prof Kim Felmingham - why clinicians should stop pussyfooting around with PTSD, how reshaping the narrative is trauma therapy’s essence, and a frank look at psychedelics’ role in trauma recovery
Hello and welcome to the Psychlings Podcast where Dazz and Byron join guests to delve into the latest in psychological practice, research and education. Psychlings is a resource for future psychologists, and we are delighted to welcome highly respected clinical psychologist and academic, Professor Kim Felmingham to the show.Kim is the Chair of Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne, along with being the Director of both the Brain and Mental Health Research Hub, and the Trauma, Anx...
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#14: Dr Benita Green - lessons from a decade in private practice, attributes of an effective psychologist, and the importance of client distress
We are delighted to welcome Dr Benita Green to the show. Benita is a brilliant University of Melbourne lecturer and teacher. She is also a clinical psychologist and supervisor with a wealth of experience. She has spent over 10 years in private practice supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing across a variety of presentations ranging from mild and temporary to severe and chronic. She has a particular interest in working with anxiety and personality disorders, and teaching the next gene...
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#13: A/Prof Brett Deacon - antidepressants aren't the answer, the truth about the DSM, and why exposure is a psychologist's most effective tool
Brett Deacon is a clinical psychologist and distinguished academic who has been at the forefront of academia for over 15 years in the US and Australia. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters on topics ranging from critiques of the biomedical model to co-authoring the book Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Principles and Practice. Brett is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Conveener of the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Melbourne. Before taking ...
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#12: Abi Brooker - why ChatGPT needs ethics training, what universities should be teaching, and how a car accident influenced her life work
Abi Brooker is a senior lecturer of psychology at the University of Melbourne. Her research interests include exploring the experiences of wellbeing and distress at university and during times of transition. She was a Research Fellow at the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, where she project managed a seminal work that identified ways teaching practices and curriculum design could promote students' psychological wellbeing. The project culminated in a vast online resource for...