BACKGROUND
QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate of Philosophy, 2012, RMIT University: Practice-based research using narrative and arts therapies.
Masters of Social Work, 2016, Monash University: The Child in Society: Promoting Wellbeing in Childhood and Prevention of Child Maltreatment; Law & Ethics in the Social Work Context; Community Development; human development; research; casework; placements.
Masters of Creative Arts Therapy, 2000, RMIT University: Therapeutic Processes; The Therapeutic Relationship; Art, Music, Drama, Dance Modalities; Physiology; Group Dynamics; Research project; Clinical Placement.
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) 1994, La Trobe University: Psychology; Neuropsychology; Psycho-physiology; Childhood Development; Abnormal Psychology; Statistics and Analysis; Major Project Report in Traumatic Brain Injury.
Other Certificates & Professional Development:
2022: Clinician and Supervisor registration; PACFA Reg # 27893.
2021: Clinical Supervision Training; Optimize Potential: PACFA endorsed.
2021: Art-based Supervision Training; Kikkli Expressive Therapies; ANZACATA endorsed.
2021: MARAM – Comprehensive Risk Assessment & Management. SAFE & EQUAL, Victoria.
2021: Working with family systems to support adolescent recovery; Early in Life Mental Health Service (ELMHS) Professional Development Series.
2021: Reiki: Advanced Practitioner Certificate (Master; practice since 1996). Makoto Reiki Do, Melbourne.
2020: Schema Therapy - The Model, Methods & Techniques; Schema Therapy Training Australia.
2019: Reflective supervision training for individuals and groups; Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc.
2019: Families and Trauma Work: Advanced; The Bouverie Centre.
2015: Dementia Care; MOOC – University of Tasmania. First Aid Level 2.
2006: TAE 104: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Holmesglen Institute.
1999: Steiner Teacher Training, The Melbourne Steiner School.
1997: Creative Dance Teaching, Mangala Yoga and Creative Dance Studios.
1989: Victorian Certificate of Education, Geelong Grammar School (Music Scholarship).
1987: AmusA Diploma in Pianoforte, Associate in Music, Australia Music Examinations Board.
Professional Associations: PACFA (2022+); AASW (2021-2022); ANZACATA (2020-2021); ACATA (2000-2008).
PACFA College of Creative & Experiential Therapies - Leadership (2022+).
Contact Officer for Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission: 2019 & 2021 training updates.
