[Commpsych] Community Psychology seminar in Melbourne Tue 1 May - Thinking beyond the therapy room

[Heather Gridley]

 Thinking beyond the therapy room:
What can community psychology value-add to everyday psychological practice?

Tuesday 1 May (7-9.30pm)

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre
251 Faraday St Carlton
(take any Swanston St tram to Melbourne University)

Dr Steven Mayers

Reliance on medical-model diagnosis typically hides social adversity that is often at the root of psychological distress. Psychological practice can thus inadvertently play a role in implementing social policies that serve to maintain an unjust status quo, for example in the justice system, or in education, disability, employment or family violence contexts.

This free seminar hosted by the APS College of Community Psychologists will provide an opportunity for attendees to think critically about the dominant discourses in psychology, and to develop their understanding of how a pragmatic, values-led approach can be more useful for people who are experiencing distress. Steve will make the case that concepts such as power and social inclusion should be central to the work of all psychologists. Consideration will be given to how the ideas and values of community psychology can be applied to the work of psychologists in individual, community-based and sociopolitical contexts.

Trained in the UK, clinical psychologist Steven Mayers now works primarily as a therapist in Sydney. He is involved in the introduction of Open Dialogue in Australia, and recently established two community-based projects: Café Psychologique, which provides a space for conversation on a range of topics; and the Problem Solving Booths, which enable strangers to help each other solve simple ‘five-minute’ problems.

This event will book out so reservations are essential by reply email or to h.gridley at psychology.org.au
There is a chance of a second seminar the following night (Wed 2 May), if there's enough demand, possibly in the outer Eastern suburbs, so the RSVPs are welcome to express interest in one or both dates. Students welcome.


Heather Gridley

Honorary Fellow

Victoria University

Melbourne, Australia

Ph: +61 419113731


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