Developing your professional identity as an advocate (with Sahra O’Doherty)
Psychology has traditionally focused on diagnosing mental distress in individuals, but with issues like climate change, racial injustice, and inequitable access to healthcare having an undeniable impact on the mental wellbeing of communities, how can early-career psychs update our professional identities? Today, Bron is joined by Sahra O'Doherty, psychologist and director for the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) to unpack developing a professional identity around social justice and advocacy. Quite the juicy dilemma and we give you some kick-ass insights on 👉🏽 How to identify your values as a professional 👉🏻 Managing fears of judgement from other psychs 👉 Steps you can take to comfortably add 'advocate' to your professional identity.
Mental Work is hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins, an early-career psychologist.
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LINKS
- Book - Rage Becomes Her by Soraya Chemaly (I've read it, it's both fantastic and infuriating!): https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Rage-Becomes-Her/Soraya-Chemaly/9781471172120
- Check out AAPI: https://aapi.org.au/
- Sahra's psychology practice: http://www.mindscapepsychology.com.au/
Credits
Host: Dr Bronwyn Milkins (Psychologist)
Producer: Michael English
Show art: Bronwyn Milkins
Music: Home
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Sahra O'Doherty
Psychologist / Director at the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi)
Sahra has been a registered Psychologist for nearly 10 years, and is co-owner of Mindscape Psychology. She has a background in disability services, and developed her interest in providing holistic support for clients and their families during this time. Sahra then moved into working in youth mental health and early intervention, supporting adolescents and young adults to navigate the challenges in their lives, relationships, and circumstances.
Outside of Mindscape, Sahra is a Director on the Board of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi), the peak not-for-profit membership association for Psychologists in Australia, fighting for equality and diversity within the Psychology profession. Sahra is also on the editorial committee of the Activist Practitioner magazine; a quarterly publication aimed at mental health professionals, and dedicated to social justice.
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