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Biography

Jess is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children, adolescents, adults and families since 2012 in a range of settings including acute illness and disability, child and adolescent mental health, and private practice. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Monash University and has published eight research articles examining ways to improve child and family wellbeing.

Jess uses a variety of therapeutic approaches in her work, depending on clients’ needs and goals, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based approaches. Jess has over six years’ experience facilitating Tuning in to Kids, an evidence-based parenting program that focuses on improving parent-child relationships. Tuning in to Kids provides a space for parents to connect around the challenges of parenting and learn new skills in emotion coaching.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Research area keywords

  • Acute illness
  • Disability
  • Child and adolescent mental health

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