The Insight Lecture Series 2006 - 2007
The Insight Lecture Program has been developed by the Department of Psychology, specially to provide psychology students with a greater understanding of the discipline of psychology and career prospects in particular areas of the discipline.
The program, started in 2004, has attracted excellent participation rates and received great feedback. The lecture series included speakers from the following areas:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Organisational Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Sports Psychology
Please e-mail Sarah Drew sarah@unimelb.edu.au with any requests for speakers in a particular area.
Remember that these sessions will only continue if they are well attended and prove worthwhile. So maximise the benefits of these sessions!
Insight Lecture Series 2007
Please register your intent to attend an Insight Lecture at least 1 week prior to the lecture by sending an email to Sarah Drew sarah@unimleb.edu.au. Pls indicate which lecture you will be attending e.g. Lecture 1: Clinical Psychology in the “Subject Title” of your email.
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About the Speaker |
Tues, 20 Mar 07
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Redmond Barry Building - Lowe Theatre
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Lecture 1:
Clinical Psychology
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Dr Carol Hulbert is a clinical psychologist and clinical researcher with extensive experience in mental health services. Her current position in the University of Melbourne, School of Behavioural Science is Senior Lecturer/ Convenor Postgraduate Clinical Psychology Program. Her areas of clinical interest include early psychosis and borderline personality disorder. She has worked as a clinician and regional senior psychologist in the public mental health sector and has held a range of adjunctive management roles. Her program development experience includes involvement in the setting up of EPPIC and Spectrum Personality Disorder Service of Victoria. Her roles at Spectrum included clinical consultancy and research management. Areas of research interest include self and social cognition in borderline personality disorder, the aetiology of and psychological treatment of personality disorder, and the role of personality in outcome for early psychosis.
Dr Hulbert will discuss her training and work experience as a clinical psychologist, including the choices and opportunities that helped shape her career. She will briefly outline training requirements for clinical psychology and describe outcomes for graduates of the University of Melbourne Postgraduate Clinical Psychology Program. Dr Hulbert is also the Director of the University Psychology Clinic. |
Wed, 2 May 07
1pm – 2pm
Old Geology - Theatre 1
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Lecture 2:
Neuropsychology
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Dr Amanda Wood is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Medicine, Southern Clinical School, Monash University. She trained in Clinical Neuropsychology through the University of Melbourne after completing her PhD in the field of epilepsy, neuropsychology and functional neuroimaging. Her postdoctoral research is clinically focused, and she has obtained grants to investigate the neurobiological basis of developmental stuttering, the role of the corpus callosum in language representation, the consequences of single gene mutations for cognitive function in humans, and cognitive outcome following fetal drug exposure. She will provide an overview of her work and the factors that lead her to a clinical research career. |
Tue, 14 Aug 07
1pm – 2pm
Redmond Barry Building – Latham Theatre
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Lecture 3:
Child Psychology
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Dr Sophie Havighurst is a child clinical psychologist who has research, clinical, and teaching experience in the child and adolescent mental health systems in Australia and New Zealand. She is the Principal Investigator on a randomised controlled trial of a parenting program called “Tuning in to Kids: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting” and a parenting program with parents of early adolescents. These interventions teach parents (and teachers) to emotion coach their children to assist the development of emotion understanding and regulation skills thereby improving behaviour. She is also a Lecturer at Mindful, the Child Psychiatry department at the University of Melbourne, where she teaches and coordinates postgraduate courses for child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health practitioners. She provides clinical supervision for child psychiatry trainees, and research supervision for psychology and psychiatry students. She works as a child clinical psychologist at the Melbourne Children’s Court Clinic seeing juvenile offenders and families with care and protection concerns. She also sees children, adolescents and families for therapy in private practice.
Dr Havighurst trained and worked as a clinical psychologist in Christchurch, New Zealand, before moving to Melbourne to carry out her PhD research with Professor Margot Prior and Associate Professor Ann Sanson (1999-2003). She has developed working partnerships with a number of researchers and practitioners locally, as well as in the United States, and is involved in the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth - Network Advisory Committee which links researchers, practitioners, and policy makers across Australia. She is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society and is a Registered Psychologist in Victoria. |
Wed, 10 Oct 07
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Redmond Barry Building – Lowe Theatre
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Lecture 4:
Organisational Psychology
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Melissa Wong completed her BA, majoring in Economics and Psychology at Melbourne University in 2001. Deciding to pursue a career in Psychology, she then completed her Honours in Psychology in 2002, and is still currently working on her Doctorate in Psychology (Industrial/Organisational), also at Melbourne University. Melissa’s research area of interest is in cross-cultural psychology, particularly in the area of employee satisfaction.
In early 2005, Melissa joined SHL as a consultant in the Product Business of SHL.
Prior to joining SHL, Melissa was a consultant with a Melbourne-based organisational psychology firm specialising in selection and development, with a specific focus on technology-based solutions. She has been involved in the design and implementation of online 360 degree feedback systems, and selection, development and performance management software. As part of her role, she also managed medium to large scale projects in the areas of employee opinion, climate and culture surveys. Melissa has also worked in recruitment and human resources in the retail industry.
Since joining SHL, Melissa has been involved in the design and implementation of assessment and development products. In particular, she has worked on projects developing customised 360 degree feedback and personality-based instruments and reports based on client-specific capabilities. Melissa’s work with SHL has also involved statistical and data analysis and reporting. Melissa’s other responsibilities include supporting the SHL product range in terms of maintaining knowledge of the products and supporting clients in the use of the products. She is also responsible for facilitating the SHL training courses. |
Insight Lecture Series 2007 Feedback
Topic : 3rd Year Psychology & Beyond
Tuesday 22nd May
On 22nd May, the School of Behavioural Science hosted a Special Insight Lecture on “Third Year Psychology & Beyond”. The presenter was Associate Professor Nick Haslam who is the 4th Year Psychology Convenor. The lecture was organised because feedback from students indicated that they would like to check out their options upon completion of a psychology major. While it was designed mainly for 2nd year psychology students, many 1st and 3rd year students were keen to attend too. An overwhelming number of students who attended the lecture recommended that the lecture be held in the future and also stated that it was beneficial and helpful for all 1st and 2nd students. Some of the feedback is listed below.
“I think this lecture was really helpful. I think it would be beneficial to have one for first years because I was unclear prior to this lecture exactly what happened after 3rd year and how I would actually want to become a psychologist. This lecture was very informative.”
“It was straight forward and clear. I found the lecture very insightful and useful for understanding the options available for study.”
“Very informative - it was good to have a clear view of the different options explained verbally as it is often hard to get information off the internet that is fully explained.”
“Very useful. Good that there was a balance in mentioning what is offered in other universities.”
“Very informative - I now have a clear understanding of what’s available to me after 3rd year. Thanks”
“A very helpful lecture for 3rd year psych students!! It makes the students realise that there is a long life after 3rd year! I think it will be great if this lecture is held in the future.”
Topic : NeuroPsychology
Tuesday 2nd May
On 2nd May 2007, Associate Professor Michael Saling presented an Insight Lecture on Clinical Neuropsychology for psychology students. Associate Professor Saling is the Convenor of Australia's first Professional Program in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Melbourne, having been appointed in 1988 as the successor to Dr Kevin Walsh. He has been responsible for the training of a large number of Australia's clinical neuropsychologists. He is also Director of Neuropsychology at the Austin and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitals.
The lecture attracted more than 100 students! 96.5% of students who responded in the feedback gave the thumbs up for the lecture and felt it was worth attending and should be held in the future. Below are some of the feedback and comments received.
“Very helpful for the “big decisions” that have to be made at the end of this year. I’m very inspired!”
“Excellent! A great insight into the clinical neuro profession. It was great to hear examples of what neuropsychologists do on a daily basis.”
“It was fantastic! Thank you very much! A lot of interesting and valuable information. This lecture may determine my career choice for the rest of my life.”
“I filled in a form at the end of the insight lecture, but I just wanted to say again how much I enjoyed it. I thought it was great. I feel freshly inspired. Thank you for organizing it. This lecture may have gone a long way in influencing my long-term career decision. It was awesome.”
“A fantastic overview of the practical applications – Michael clearly has extensive experience in the area, and it was especially good to learn how neuropsychological knowledge is utilized by other areas, ie. Law, surgery. I like the idea of an “interface between academia and practice!!”
Topic : Clinical Psychology
Tuesday 20th March
On 20th March 2007, the Department hosted the first 2007 Insight Lecture on "Clinical Psychology" for psych students.
The lecture attracted more than 70 students! 72% of students who responded in the feedback agreed that the lecture was worth attending and should be held in the future.
Below are some of the feedback and comments received.
“Really enjoyed the lecture – I have been very apprehensive about coming back to study, seeing that it will take me quite a while to actually become a psychologist (if I get the marks!!!), but I found the lecture very encouraging and will be more confident to view it as a continual learning experience.”
“Very thorough and useful information about a typical path in studying clinical psych. Gave me a good idea of what the career of a clinical psychologist would be like.”
“I found it informative and entertaining to hear about Carol’s personal experiences. I would have liked to hear more on recent/future possibilities and requirements to become a clinical psychologist & learn more about the wide range of areas that can be incorporated into a career”
“ It was fantastic!! A great combination of personal experience and factual information meant that the lecturer really communicated a sense of the reality of the profession. Very engageing. Maybe she would have talked briefly about what she found difficult/challenging/any negatives.”
“Very informative about clinical psychology and how the mental health area has changed over the years. The information about post-grad was also very useful as were examples of important experiences in shaping her career.”
“ – very ‘insightful’, enjoyed the personal perspective that Carol provided – interesting to hear ‘real life’ accounts of psychology and the work of a professional”
Insight Lecture Series 2006
Topic : Forensic Psychology
Tuesday 9th May 1pm -
Lyle Theatre, Redmond Barry Building
Students give the Thumbs up for Insight Lecture on Forensic Psychology
On 9 May 2006, the Department hosted another Insight Lecture on Forensic Psychology for psych students. The speakers, who are both alumni of the School of Behavioural Science, were Dr Lynne Eccleston and Jari Evertz. Dr Eccleston is currently the Convenor of Forensic Psychology Doctoral Program and the Masters of Criminology (Forensic Psychology), Department of Criminology at the University while Jari Evertz is a Clinical Psychologist with a large practice that deals with clinical and forensic psychology cases. The lecture attracted more than 100 students in attendance! 93% of students who responded in the feedback agreed that the lecture was worthwhile and should be held in the future. Below are some of the feedback and comments received.
“It was extremely informative and useful for my understanding of this field of work. I am totally convinced, after this lecture that Forensic Psychology is something that I will pursue as a profession. I had many questions prior to this lecture, all of which were answered, extensively and really well.”
“Great - the speakers were great, real-life people, with real insight into a fascinating career choice. I gained a much greater understanding of what that career involves and the areas it encompasses. I would recommend the lecture be held in the future.”
“I found it very educational. It's great to hear from people who really know what they're talking about and have worthwhile things to say. Great to get a realistic idea of what the field is like.”
“It was good to hear such realistic accounts of working in an area of psychology. I appreciated hearing the positive and somewhat more negative points. (I've decided this probably isn't the field for me - although the speakers were very engaging!)”
“Very informative and helpful, lots to think about, thanks!”
“Fantastic - really excellent choice of speakers to gain idea about the practical side of working in forensic psych."
From left to right : Jari Evertz and Dr Lynne Eccleston
This talk attracted more than 100 participants.
Topic : Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry
Presenters: Professor Henry Jackson and Professor Patrick McGorry
Thursday 30th March 6.15 – 7.15
Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building
Professor Henry Jackson is a Clinical Psychologist and Head of The School of Behavioural Science at the University of Melbourne. Professor Patrick McGorry is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of ORYGEN Youth Health and ORYGEN Research Centre.
Both Professor Jackson and Professor McGorry are leaders in the development of early intervention programs for people with mental health disorders and of mental health service delivery systems.
This is an amazing opportunity for you to hear the How's and Why's from two of Australia 's leading mental health clinicians.
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