Dr Richard Chambers is a clinical psychologist and internationally-recognised expert in mindfulness. He has authored books on the topic including The Art Of Mindful Origami and co-authored Mindful Learning and Mindful Relationships. Richard was also one of the developers of Smiling Mind (mindfulness app), and co-founder of Recharge.
Richard provides clinical psychology sessions in his private practice for individuals and couples. These emphasise the transformative effects of mindfulness combined with a range of other effective, evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT and Gottman Couple’s Therapy.
Richard provides mindfulness presentations, workshops and courses for organisations and the general public that are designed to teach you how to be more present and engaged in every area of your life. His goal is to teach mindfulness in a practical evidence-based way so it can be easily grasped and seamlessly integrated it into one's personal life or workplace.
At Monash University, Richards is leading an initiative to create the world’s first mindful university, embedding mindfulness in the core curriculum for all students.
For over 15 years Richard has helped a growing number of individuals, educational institutions, businesses, professional sporting teams and community organisations use mindfulness to improve their wellbeing and performance.
He regularly features in mainstream TV, radio and print media, discussing how mindfulness, wellbeing, productivity and positive psychology can enhance our lives.
Check out the website for the show-notes and all the links that Richard spoke about.
This is Episode 9 of the Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang. Moshe is one of Australia’s best known family therapists, a renowned author and teacher. He has been practicing psychotherapy for over 52 years and is insatiably curious, and wonderfully wise.
This weeks questions are WAWID listeners are:
Debbie Hsu is a Clinical Psychologist and the Executive Officer at the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She was originally enrolled in a Bachelor of Medicine with a plan of becoming a Psychiatrist. Her plan did not go as "planned" and Debbie became a psychologist instead!
Debbie's esteemed career began in Child Protection, where as a fresh graduate she was catapulted into a senior position, following the departure of her supervisor and the senior psychologist. Debbie took this in her stride, and not only worked as a clinician but as a supervisor, trainer, researcher, writer and liaison with community organisations. It was here she also developed a strong interest in systems. My sense chatting to Debbie is that she has been courageously rolling with the punches ever since and has had an incredibly successful career as a result!
Some of Debbie's previous roles include:
If you're interested in learn more about the workings of the APS and roles for psychologists beyond traditional clinical roles, you will love this interview with Debbie Hsu.
Visit the website for all the links related to this show and for Debbi's best self-care tip!
Jane Faulkner is a psychotherapist who uses Gestalt and Equine Assisted Therapy in her practice. She currently works at the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat as an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist and retreat facilitator. She is the Director at Equine Assisted Therapy Australia, an RTO providing Nationally recognised training in Counselling and Equine Assisted Therapy.
Jane uses the following to support her clients:
Her clients include corporate CEO’s seeking career coaching and support, victims of trauma, adoptees with attachment difficulties, autistic individuals, people with anxiety and depression, families, couples and teens feeling stuck, frustrated, and lost.
Jane was diagnosed with PCOS and had severe acne, low self-esteem, and chronic fatigue syndrome throughout her teenage years. This led to an exploration of many different modalities of healing, travelling around the world in search of health and wellness. Jane started her career as a Registered Nurse and worked in the hospital setting and community both here and overseas.
As a result of her own ongoing health difficulties she attended a therapist, and it was this experience that lead her to begin her journey into becoming a therapist herself. Jane found her home working with horses!
For all the links Jane spoke about and her recommended reading list check out the show notes!
This is Episode 8 of the Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang. Moshe Lang is one of Australia’s best known family therapists, a renowned author and teacher. He has been practicing psychotherapy for over 52 years and is insatiably curious, and wonderfully wise.
Every fortnight WAWID listeners send me questions that Moshe generously answers. These questions can be be about anything to do with his journey, therapy or the field of mental health ore generally. If you have a question we'd love to answer it!
This weeks questions from WAWID listeners are:
This episode was sponsored by the ANZ ACBS 2016 Conference in Melbourne between 5-9th November . If you’re interested in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion and Mindfulness check out their website for further details!
This year they have pre-conference workshops that will appeal to a broad range of practitioners:
All three pre-conference workshops are suitable for beginners and those on training courses, with a very competitive student rate to register!
Dr Brooke Davis is a senior clinical neuropsychologist at St Vincent’s Hospital and The Mind Room. She is particularly interested in how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be used with clients in neuropsychology settings to enhance wellbeing and promote positive change regardless of the challenges they face.
As a supervisor of students and early career psychologists Brooke provides us with many pearls of wisdom about how we can utilise ACT principles in our own work and personal lives, to manage challenges, increase our skills sets, and have long and sustainable careers.
For all the links Dr Davis spoke about and her best self-care tip, check out the show notes.
This is Episode 7 of the Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang. Moshe Lang is one of Australia’s best known family therapists, a renowned author and teacher. He has been practicing psychotherapy for over 52 years,
Every fortnight WAWID listener's send in questions for Moshe to answer. These questions can be be about anything to do with his journey, therapy or the field of mental health more generally.
Moshe is insatiably curious, and wonderfully wise.
This weeks questions are from Jensen Young:
For more information on Moshe Lang check out the show notes!
Dr Kimberlee Burrows is a Research Fellow and lecturer at Deakin University, and a Research Fellow with the Centre For Investigative Interviewing. Dr Burrows has a Bachelor of Law (Hons) and Psychology (Hons) and a background in law and child protection. In 2014 she was awarded a PhD for her thesis entitled Improving the Evidential Quality of Child Witness Interviews about Abuse.
Dr Burrows research role involves working closely with police and legal professionals in Australia and overseas to both (a) incorporate legal requirements into child witness investigative interviewing protocol,and (b) provide legal professionals with professional development around principles of child development and trauma so as to minimise systemic abuse of child witnesses and maximise the quality of their evidence.
In addition to her research, Dr Burrows currently chairs the undergraduate unit Child & Adolescent Development (currently undertaken by approximately 1100 students) and teaches across a variety of Psychology undergraduate units including Psychology in the Criminal Justice System and Individual and Social Development.
In this interview Dr Burrows opens our eyes to the complexity of investigative interviewing, and her passion and energy for researching, developing and supporting the implementation of best practice interviewing in legal systems around the world is inspiring. A quick note - everything Dr Burrows has said in this interview is based on her own views and are not representative of Deakin University.
For all the links Dr Burrows spoke about and her best self-care tip, check out the show notes.
This is Episode 6 of the Q and A series with psychologist and one of Australia’s best known family therapists Moshe Lang. Moshe is a renowned author and teacher. He has been practicing psychotherapy for over 52 years
Every fortnight WAWID listeners send me questions that Moshe generously answers. These questions can be be about anything to do with his journey, therapy or the field of mental health.
This weeks questions are:
For more information on Moshe and to send us a question check out the show notes!
Dr Nicole Highet is a clinical psychologist and the Founder & Executive Director at COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence. Previously Nicole worked at Beyond Blue as the Deputy CEO and National Perinatal Advisor.
Nicole has a Doctorate in clinical psychology specialising in community approaches to treating postnatal depression. After her training she moved from Perth to Melbourne, and detoured into the world of marketing and advertising.
The combination her clinical and marketing skills ended up being the perfect stepping stone for her to join Beyondblue in 2001, just after the Initiative began.
Beyond Blue is an Australian, independent non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related mental disorders. Nicole worked with beyond Blue fore 12 years.
One of her most passionate endeavours at Beyond Blue was the success of the National Perinatal Depression Initiative. In response to this issue and the need for a dedicated focus in perinatal mental health, Nicole established COPE, Centre of Perinatal Excellence.
In this episode we discuss iCOPE - an interactive, digital screening platform that facilitates efficient and effective screening in the perinatal period (during pregnancy and year following birth).
Nicole's passion is contagious, and she encourages us to think big picture and follow our passions. So let's see how we all wear it differently with Nicole Highet.
Check out the show notes for all the links that Nicole spoke about and her best self-care tip!
This is Episode 5 of the new Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang, one of Australia’s best known family therapists, renowned author and teacher.
Moshe has been practicing psychotherapy for over 52 years and generously shares with us a wealth of wisdom. Every fortnight WAWID listeners send me questions to ask Moshe.
These questions can be be about anything to do with his journey, therapy or the field of mental health. Please send in your burning questions!
This weeks questions are:
For more information on Moshe Lang and to send in your questions, check out the website!
Today my guest is Clay Cockrell, LCSW, a therapist based in New York City.
Six years ago, Clay began his journey into the online world by the creation of Online Marital Counseling (www.maritalcounseling.com), where he works with couples all over the world to improve and/or salvage their broken relationships. He and his clients have found it incredibly valuable, particularly when the couple is living apart (perhaps as expats) or having scheduling issues that prevent them from engaging in traditional couples counseling.
As Clay chatted to colleagues about the benefits of online counselling it became evident many didn't’ know what it was or liked the idea but were fearful or put off by the technological side.
In 2016 he founded Onlinecounselling.com – a listing directory with the mission of helping clients all over the world to find the therapist or life coach that will best meet their needs. The site also provides educational resources and podcasts to help counselors work online in an ethical, responsible and legal manner.
Whilst clearly savvy with technology, Clay is also one for the outdoors. He started his career as the creator of Walk and Talk Therapy (www.walkandtalk.com). Instead of meeting in a traditional office, he conducts counseling sessions while walking through Central Park in NY.
ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN and New York Times were interested in walkandtalk.com and Clay’s other endeavours as was I. So let’s see how we all wear it differently with Clay Cockrell.
Check out: www.onlinecounselling.com www.walkandtalk.com www.maritalcounseling.com
For more information on Clay and for his best self care tip, check out the show notes!
This is Episode 4 of the new Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang, one of Australia’s best known family therapists, renowned author and teacher.
Every fortnight WAWID listeners send me questions to ask Moshe. These questions can be be about anything to do with his journey (over 52 years as a psychotherapist), therapy in general, or the field of mental health.
Moshe is an incredibly curious person, and loves a challenge. He's willing to tackle any question sent his way.
This weeks questions are:
1) I've just started reading Laing's Sanity, Madness and Family' and it's blowing my mind. Wondering what authors, texts or ideas opened doors for Moshe? Brian Cheng
2) How would Moshe work with a child with Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)? Lucija Albric
Today I’m speaking with Dr Jodie Fleming, who is a Clinical and Health Psychologist currently working at St John of God Health Care in Warrnambool, as well as running her own small private practice.
In Jodie’s early career in Newcastle NSW, she developed an interest in psycho-oncology an area which she pursued, starting out working with CanTeen, and then later working with families at the John Hunter Children's Cancer Hospital.
As with any person regularly exposed to particular health issues, one can become acutely aware of their own health and wellbeing. For Jodie this meant regular checkups with her doctor, and an increased awareness of any changes to her physicality.
In 2010, Jodie received her own cancer diagnosis. She relocated back home, to Victoria, to be closer to her family, and figured out a way in which she could continue working, whilst embarking on her own journey of survival.
Jodie was determined to continue working, and whilst there were many challenges Jodie says that in a way her work also saved her. This was 6 years ago and Jodie is now well and thriving. Jodie has rediscovered her passion and the healing potential of writing and in March this year, she launched her blog ‘The Psychology of It’ where she writes about psychology in five different styles, with the view of connecting, human to human.
Visit the website to check out all the links that Jodie spoke about and her best self-care tip!
Thank you Jodie for your courage in sharing your story.
This is Episode 3 of the new Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang, one of Australia’s best known family therapists, renowned author and teacher.
Every fortnight WAWID listeners send me questions to ask Moshe. These questions can be be about anything to do with his journey (over 52 years as a psychotherapist), therapy in general, or the field of mental health.
Moshe is an incredibly curious person, and loves a challenge. He's willing to tackle any question sent his way.
This weeks questions are:
For more information on Moshe check out the show notes and post a question under the episode!
Dr Rebecca Sng is a Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist and the Deputy Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of Wollongong, NSW. Alongside her university commitments she works in private practice, seeing Families in the Illawarra area.
Rebecca completed her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sydney in 2006, and a family therapy internship at the 'Calgary Family Therapy Centre' in Canada, in 2010.
Some of her previous work includes as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at MacKillip Family Services and as the Unit Head at the Alternative Care Clinic, Redbank House. Much of her early work involved working wth children in out-of-home-care who presented with emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties due to complex trauma and attachment disruption.
Rebecca is influenced by and work from various therapeutic approaches including Narrative Therapy, Post-Milan Systemic Family Therapy, Bowen, and Intervention Interviewing.
She is also closely involved with the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT) and the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy.
As a university lecturer, Rebecca is considered by many of her students as inspiring, engaging, and thought provoking - always encouraging curiosity, and for each person to find their authentic voice and style as practitioners.
So let's see how we all wear it differently with Dr Rebecca Sng
For all the links Rebecca spoke about and her best self-care tip check out the website.
This is Episode 2 of the new Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang, Australia's best known family therapist, renowned author and teacher.
Every fortnight WAWID listeners send me questions to ask Moshe. These questions can be be about anything to do with his journey, therapy or in the field of mental health. Moshe is an incredibly curious person, and loves a challenge - he tells me he'll tackle anything sent his way. This weeks questions are:
1) What advice would you give to family and friends who have a loved one going through depression or anxiety? They play a crucial support role yet are rarely included as part of an ongoing plan.
2) Starting from a broad perspective, I would love to know what advice Moshe has for a 'mature ' starter in the field of therapy. I think I've said here before that my later life journey to Psychology is really about self-actualization. I genuinely feel that I am in the process of becoming what/who I am meant to be. The question (about bloody time, Jim!), is how do I utilise the life experience that I have to help others, in a world of psychology that seems so fixated on A+B = C? All of our training seems to be focused on method or 'X' theory, rather than the reality of human interaction that Moshe so beautifully illustrates in his discussions with you. I'm half way through Honours and I'm genuinely concerned that in order to work, I'll need to join some school of thought (i.e, CBT, EMDR) that has been proven (and do work, don't get me wrong ), but to me, are empty of human empathy, compassion and connection. How do emerging Psychologists boldly become Mongrel/Bitsa qualified?
Dr Kelsey Latimer is the Lead psychologist in the Center for Pediatric Eating Disorders of the Children’s Medical Center Plano, Texas. She is also an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Kelsey works in all levels of care, including inpatient and partial hospitalization, and leads the intensive outpatient program, where she develops and implements programs.
Her research is focused on eating disorder prevention and intervention, and clinical outcomes of eating disorder programs.
Kelsey has presented at over 40 regional/national/international conferences on topics of eating disorder treatment, body image and supervision/training.
She has also been featured as a media expert source on Fox 4, Cosmopolitan.com, The Washington Post, Gurze Books Newsletter, Brit & Co, yahoo style, and several podcasts.
This is a long episode - and for very good reason- Kelsey is an absolute gift to the field of psychology and specifically the field of paediatric eating disorders. She is not only clinically active but her awareness of and commitment to building community awareness for an issue that is so laden with socio-cultural factors is both impressive and inspiring.
So let's see how we all wear it differently with Dr Kelsey Latimer.
For all the links Kelsey spoke about and her best self-care tip check out the show notes.
This is Episode 1 of a new Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang, Australia's best known family therapist, renowned author and teacher.
Every fortnight WAWID listeners send me questions to ask Moshe. These questions can be be about anything to do with his journey, therapy or in the field of mental health. Moshe is an incredibly curious person, and loves a challenge - he tells me he'll tackle anything sent his way. This weeks questions are:
1) Moshe, coming from another country, and having English as your second language, how did this impact your work in Australia?
2) Moshe, I noticed in your interview with Amy that you talked about control as one of the thing that has kept you going in your career and has satisfied you in your work. However, in my own personal experience, it has been acceptance and mindfulness that has enabled me to cope. What are your thoughts on this?
For more information on Moshe Lang or to send in a question check out the website.
Dr Marie Karakis is a Child and Adolescent Psychologist with experience working in schools, community and clinical settings.
She is the owner and director of private practice Young Minds Psychology. She has specialist training in assessment, counselling and behavior management for a range of developmental issues, such as: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioural difficulties, grief and learning issues. She has extensive experience working with young people diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including Asperger’s syndrome and has a special interest working in the area of early intervention and school readiness.
In the interview Marie talks in depth about the complexities of such a diverse and large spectrum, and why each individual case, requires careful assessment, formulation and treatment planning. She also discusses the critical role that families and schools, play in the treatment of children with Autism, and the challenges that this often presents.
One of the most important tips Marie give those in this line of work is to be playful. During the interview, I could see in the background of her office a large castle filled with superheroes - so I guess she means literally, be playful.
So, lets see how we all wear it differently, with Marie Karakis.
For all the links Marie spoke about and her best self-care tip check out the website!
Carmel O’Brien is a Counselling Psychologist and National Convenor of the APS Women and Psychology Interest Group. For the last 23 years she has worked predominantly with people who have lived with violence at home. This includes working in child protection services, the Victorian Women’s Prison, in critical incident management and relationship and general counselling practice.
Most of Carmel’s work has been in the welfare sector. Carmel has also conducted a part-time private practice in eastern Melbourne since 1998.
From 2001 to 2015 Carmel managed the clinical services programs for a large community agency, including general counselling and clinical supervision services and a suite of support programs for women and children who have experienced abuse. Her special clinical interest is the recovery of women from family violence.
Carmel initiated some unique models of service provision including utilizing trained mentors to aid recovery, commencing a domestic violence prevention program for girls and schools, and starting a successful choir for survivors. She launched two iPhone Apps at Doncare (LiveFree and iMatter) delivering information to the public about domestic violence issues and healthy relationships.
In January, 2008, Carmel received a Menzies Award for her work in innovative service provision. In 2010 she received the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Elaine Dignan Award for her contribution to women through her profession. She is also a Fellow of both the APS and the Cairnmillar Institute.
She has just finished writing a book about intimate partner violence and is assisting the APS to develop practice guidelines for psychologists working with family violence. She has extensive experience delivering training and offering supervision to therapists.
For all the links Carmel spoke about and her best self-care tip check out the website.
Welcome to episode 27 of We All Wear it Differently, a podcast for early career psychologists. This is Part 3 of a 3 part episode, because I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with my guest Moshe Lang, for over 2 hours in his private rooms where he’s practiced psycho-therapy for over 36 years.
We discussed his 52 years of experience, as a therapist, author, and teacher. So, i’ve split this into 3 episodes so you too can pour yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy the journey with one of Australia Best known psychologists Moshe lang.
Moshe is currently the Director of the Williams Road Psychotherapy Centre, formerly the Williams Road Family Therapy Centre, which he founded in 1979 and was the first independent family therapy centre in Australia.
Moshe was born in Israel, and migrated to Australia as a young man in 1961 to study psychology at the University of Melbourne. Between 1965 and 1979 he was senior psychologist at the Bouverie Clinic and Director of Training.
Moshe was the Foundation President of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (1979-1988) and is a Past-President of the Victorian Association of Family Therapists (1982-1984).
He has published extensively in the professional literature, and has been a regular commentator on issues associated with clinical psychology and family therapy. Moshe has is co-authored numerous books on family therapy and developed the Children's Depression Scale (CDS).
Moshe is a naturally gifted storyteller, and chatting with him in his office over green tea was truly enlightening.
For more information on Moshe’s extraordinary career, please see the show notes on the website.
So lets see how we all wear it differently with Moshe Lang.
Welcome to episode 27 of We All Wear it Differently, a podcast for early career psychologists. This is Part 2 of a 3 part episode, because I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with my guest Moshe Lang, for over 2 hours in his private rooms where he’s practiced psycho-therapy for over 36 years.
We discussed his 52 years of experience, as a therapist, author, and teacher. So, i’ve split this into 3 episodes so you too can pour yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy the journey with one of Australia Best known psychologists Moshe lang.
Moshe is currently the Director of the Williams Road Psychotherapy Centre, formerly the Williams Road Family Therapy Centre, which he founded in 1979 and was the first independent family therapy centre in Australia.
Moshe was born in Israel, and migrated to Australia as a young man in 1961 to study psychology at the University of Melbourne. Between 1965 and 1979 he was senior psychologist at the Bouverie Clinic and Director of Training.
Moshe was the Foundation President of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (1979-1988) and is a Past-President of the Victorian Association of Family Therapists (1982-1984).
He has published extensively in the professional literature, and has been a regular commentator on issues associated with clinical psychology and family therapy. Moshe has is co-authored numerous books on family therapy and developed the Children's Depression Scale (CDS).
Moshe is a naturally gifted storyteller, and chatting with him in his office over green tea was truly enlightening.
For more information on Moshe’s extraordinary career, please see the show notes on the website.
So lets see how we all wear it differently with Moshe Lang.
Welcome to episode 27 of We All Wear it Differently, a podcast for early career psychologists. This is Part 1 of a 3 part episode, because I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with my guest Moshe Lang, for over 2 hours in his private rooms where he’s practiced psycho-therapy for over 36 years. We discussed his 52 years of experience, as a therapist, author, and teacher. So, i’ve split this into 3 episodes so you too can pour yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy the journey with one of Australia Best known psychologists Moshe lang.
Moshe is currently the Director of the Williams Road Psychotherapy Centre, formerly the Williams Road Family Therapy Centre, which he founded in 1979 and was the first independent family therapy centre in Australia.
Moshe was born in Israel, and migrated to Australia as a young man in 1961 to study psychology at the University of Melbourne. Between 1965 and 1979 he was senior psychologist at the Bouverie Clinic and Director of Training.
Moshe was the Foundation President of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (1979-1988) and is a Past-President of the Victorian Association of Family Therapists (1982-1984). He has published extensively in the professional literature, and has been a regular commentator on issues associated with clinical psychology and family therapy.
Moshe has is co-authored numerous books on family therapy and developed the Children's Depression Scale (CDS).
Moshe is a naturally gifted storyteller, and chatting with him in his office over green tea was truly enlightening.
For more information on Moshe’s extraordinary career, please see the show notes on the website.
So lets see how we all wear it differently with Moshe Lang.
Dr Chelsea Eacott is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with over ten years experience working as a psychologist within the education system and private sector organisations in Victoria and Queensland.
Chelsea is currently the Director of Student Services at Eltham College, Victoria, and lectures in the Masters of Educational Psychology program at Melbourne University. Some of her previous roles include: Director of Student Wellbeing at Rockhampton Girls Grammar School; Psychologist at Autism Queensland Rockhampton Early Intervention Centre; and Junior School Psychologist at Yarra Valley Grammar.
Chelsea has multiple research publications examining the effectiveness of psychological interventions in school settings, and in particular the challenges for youth living in rural areas.
She has extensive experience running group interventions in schools including:
Whilst very experienced in the field, Chelsea is just starting out her career as an academic, so it will be fabulous to keep in touch with her and see where her research journey ventures!
Visit the website to check out all the links that Chelsea spoke about and her best self-care tip for early career psychologists.