Department of Psychology, Counselling and Therapy news and events
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Students and employment pathways
New research led by Dr Kate Kelly has shown that course type, rather than demographic background, is the strongest indicator of how well students understand employment pathways.
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Toolkit puts Autistic lens on suicide prevention
Launch of the Suicide Prevention for Autism Neuro-affirming Toolkit.
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Celebrity alcohol ads slip into teens’ Insta feeds
Stronger regulation needed for alcohol promotions.
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Success in THE World Rankings by Subject
Computer Science enters top 250 as Psychology, Law return to top 175.
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La Trobe celebrates record university offers
A record number of students have received offers from La Trobe.
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Report reveals scale of alcohol’s harm to others
Report shows almost half the population negatively affected by alcohol.
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Supporting veterinary clients
New research has demonstrated how trauma informed care can play an important role in supporting pet owners.
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Migraines, headaches need greater recognition
Migraines, headaches a global burden that needs greater recognition
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Career insights
We asked three academics in the School of Psychology and Public Health to share the career insights that have guided them.
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$2m grant for adults with intellectual disability
Grant to improve health equity for adults with intellectual disability
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Paper highlights hidden harm of men’s alcohol use
Calls for urgent gender-responsive and alcohol policy action worldwide.
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Fathers less likely to tackle ‘awkward’ sex talk
Mothers more likely to discuss sex, relationships with their children.
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Becoming a father in a new country
Research from PhD candidate, Nhat Huy Vo, is exploring the lives of Vietnamese fathers in Australia.
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Reflective practice in academia
New research from Dr Catherine Trundle has highlighted the power of collaborative reflection in teaching.
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Metaphors in art therapy
New research has examined the role of metaphors in therapy.
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