Subject for Change

Dr Ahona Guha is a Melbourne-based clinical and forensic psychologist, author and commentator whose work explores the complexities of human behaviour, trauma, relationships and harm. Working across both clinical and forensic settings, she brings a distinctive perspective to understanding the psychological drivers of harmful behaviour, supporting survivors of trauma, and the potential for meaningful change.

Ahona is the author of two acclaimed books: Reclaim: Understanding Complex Trauma and Those Who Abuse, which explores the complexities of trauma, abuse and recovery, and Life Skills for a Broken World, a practical guide to developing the psychological skills needed to navigate life's challenges and uncertainties. Her writing and clinical work challenge us to think more deeply about mental health, social justice, human behaviour and what it means to live psychologically healthy lives.

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Subject for Change is the official podcast of the APS College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

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If you are a psychologist and would like to be considered for an interview on the podcast, please complete an expression of interest form via the following link:

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Interview with psychologist and researcher Professor Linda Gilmore, author of Understanding Rare Neurodevelopmental Conditions; Genetics, Development and Professional Practice. This book offers a clear and compelling guide to rare and ultra rare neurodevelopmental conditions, bringing together the science of genetics, the range of developmental outcomes, and the varied experiences of families.  Linda brings a wealth of clinical and research experience to the conversation, exploring the world of rare neurodevelopmental conditions, the challenges faced by individuals and families, and what psychologists and other professionals need to understand when working with these presentations.

Purchase the book: https://link.springer.com/book/9783032314932

Subject for Change is the official podcast of the APS College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

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Dr Michelle Andrews Luke is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, child therapist and academic at the University of Melbourne, with more than 20 years’ experience working with children, families and schools. Her work emphasises the importance of strong relationships, active listening and helping children feel seen, heard and valued.

Michelle’s new book, A Guide to Relationship-Oriented Child Therapy: The Art of Listening for Connection, explores a practical, relationship-focused approach to child therapy, offering 50 suggestions, case examples and strategies for building meaningful therapeutic connections with children and their families.

Purchase the book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-guide-to-relationship-oriented-child-therapy-michelle-andrews-luke/ebook/9783031996580.html?srsltid=AfmBOooybIeM_N99uzSJZGcLvp2k9BC8oEjJAvFDAU6VZeMEdNTwmEgT

Subject for Change is the official podcast of the APS College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

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Interview with Professor Erica Frydenberg. Australian Educational & Developmental psychologist and internationally recognised expert in coping, resilience, and wellbeing. An Honorary Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne, she has dedicated her career to helping children, young people, families, and educators develop the skills to thrive through life's challenges. She is the author of numerous influential books, including Coping in Good Times and Bad and the memoir Do Not Forget Me Street.

Purchase her books:

https://www.mup.com.au/books/coping-in-good-times-and-bad/9780522881639

https://ginninderrapress.com.au/product/do-not-forget-me-street/

Subject for Change is the official podcast of the APS College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

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Interview with Alysha Witham, Grace Lee and Monali Kharade, who are all currently studying psychology at different stages of the pathway to registration in Australia. The episode focuses on these student's experiences of the sequence of study, and wider discussions on what it means to them to become a psychologist. 

Subject for Change is the official podcast of the Australian Psychological Society’s (APS) College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

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Interview Tania Kalkidis. Tania is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. She is the Clinic Director of Freedom of Spirit and is known for her work in psychodynamic psychotherapy and relational therapy. She has also been involved in training and supervising psychologists in psychotherapy practice for many years.

For more information, please see:

https://deepmindpt.com/

Follow this link to an upcoming free webinar:

https://deepmindpt.com/free-deep-mind-transformation-method-webinar

Follow this link to the APS listings of upcoming webinars and the four-week course Deep Mind Transformation Method, and the eight-week advanced course The Deep Mind Mastery Journey:

https://psychology.org.au/training-events/events-calendar?s=deep-mind-pt-series

Subject for Change is the official podcast of the Australian Psychological Society’s (APS) College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

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Interview with Andrew Chua about recent trends in engagement with AI chatbots and companions, including for seeking therapeutic support. Andrew is a Melbourne-based psychologist who has extensive experience working across community, secondary and tertiary education settings. In addition to his clinical work, Andrew is a longstanding member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), has held significant leadership roles within the APS.

For more information about Andrew, please see;

https://andrewchua.com/

Subject for Change is the official podcast of the Australian Psychological Society’s (APS) College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

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Interview with Pamela Snow. Pam is University Distinguished Professor (Cognitive Psychology), and Co-Director of the Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab in the School of Education at La Trobe University. The interview covers the importance of evidence-based teaching in schools and its relationship to success for students both at school and in many later life outcomes.

Please see the following links for more information about Pamela Snow:

https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/pcsnow

https://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/

https://solar.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/

Subject for Change is the official podcast of the APS College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

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Interview with Educational & Developmental Psychologist Stephanie Lau on the subject of supporting complex clients and families who may be developmentally and/or culturally vulnerable. Stephanie brings over a decade of clinical expertise, working across legal, health and education sectors to transform the way we understand child development, trauma, resilience and healing.

For more information on Stephanie Lau, please see; https://stephanielau.com.au/ 

Subject for Change is the official podcast of the APS College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

Contact us on:

[email protected] 

Interview with Educational & Developmental Psychologist Stephanie Lau on the subject of supporting complex clients and families who may be developmentally and/or culturally vulnerable. Stephanie brings over a decade of clinical expertise, working across legal, health and education sectors to transform the way we understand child development, trauma, resilience and healing.

For more information on Stephanie Lau, please see; https://stephanielau.com.au/ 

Subject for Change is the official podcast of the APS College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.

Contact us on:

[email protected]