Bron and Averil unpack why it is so bloody hard to find a placement as a provisional/registrar psychologist. They chat about ππ½ Why universities find it hard to find placements for students ππ» Why public health, private practices, and NGO's find it difficult to offer placements ππΏ What would make it easier for organisations to offer placements ππΎ Tips for finding a placement and hope for the future!
Guest: Dr Averil Cook (Clinical Psychologist and Director of Bodhi & Psychology)
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Mental Work is the podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early career psychologists, so they don’t have to go it alone. Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.
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Director of Bodhi Psychology / Clinical Psychologist
Dr Averil Cook is a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist who has worked with adolescents, families and adults for over 11 years. Averil has also collaboratively developed and run the Masters of Clinical Psychology and Masters of Psychology Practice (Clinical) programs at The Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). Averil is passionate about developing diversity and cultural competence in clinicians, researching in social justice and mental health issues and has been a consultant for large educational organisations to improve diversity and inclusion in their workplaces.