[Commpsych] Free Community Psychology seminars in Melbourne Tue 1 and Wed 2 May - Thinking beyond the therapy room

[Heather Gridley]

Hello to everyone who expressed interest in the free Community Psychology Seminar scheduled for Tuesday 1 May in Carlton (or was still thinking about it). I'm afraid that seminar is now booked out. Nothing sells like a freebie 😊



But for anyone who missed out, the good news is that Steve has agreed to lead a second seminar the following night, this time in Wantirna South – our first venture into Melbourne’s outer east, and hopefully not the last.  If you have already booked a place for the Tuesday night but would prefer to come to the Wednesday seminar, do let me know asap.



See attached flyer and below for details. Feel free to circulate BUT this will book out too so be quick! Space is limited at both venues, and it won’t be possible to just turn up on the night.


Thinking beyond the therapy room:

What can community psychology value-add to everyday psychological practice?


Wednesday 2 May (7-9.30pm)


CityLife Community Care

1248 High Street Road, Wantirna South


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<mailto:h.gridley at psychology.org.au> Students welcome.


Heather Gridley

Honorary Fellow

Victoria University

Melbourne, Australia

Ph: +61 419113731




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