Seminar: Re-thinking the autistic individual: From theoretical constructions to neuro-inclusive dialogue

Seminar: Re-thinking the autistic individual: From theoretical constructions to neuro-inclusive dialogue.

Guest speaker is Associate Professor Charlotte Brownlow from the University of Southern Queensland.

Date: Friday, 24 August 2018
Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm (Singapore - 2.00pm – 3.30pm)
Venue: JCU Cairns – Room A3-003
Video linked to:
JCU Townsville – Room 134-010
JCU Singapore – Room C4-14

All welcome.

#JCUPsychology

Seminar: Binge Eating Disorder: Challenges for Diagnosis and Treatment

Seminar: Binge Eating Disorder: Challenges for Diagnosis and Treatment.

Guest speaker is Professor Lynne Harris from the Australian College of Applied Psychology.

Date: Friday, 3 August 2018
Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm (Singapore - 2.00pm – 3.30pm)
Venue: JCU Townsville – Room 134-010;
Video linked to:
JCU Cairns – Room E2-111
JCU Singapore – Room C4-14

All welcome.

#JCUPsychology #JocelynWaleSeminar

An open dialogue about bullying in nursing

Bullying in nursing is as problematic as it is complex to resolve. Professor Melanie Birks and PhD student Peter Hartin discussed this and more in a recent JCU webinar – read all about it here. #JCUNursingMidwifery

https://goo.gl/brC4Af

Seminar - Coping: the Challenge of Resilience

2017Jocelyn Wale Seminar Series
Guest Speaker A/Prof Erica Frydenberg presenting:
Coping: The Challenge of Resilience

Date: Friday, 20th October
Time: 4.00pm-5.00pm Townsville/Cairns; 2.00pm-3.00pm Singapore
Venue: Townsville – Room 134-010
Video linked to:
JCU Cairns – Room A1-129
JCU Singapore – Room A3-01

https://www.facebook.com/events/1733254143645468

Abstract:
Resilience is the magic bullet that everyone wants to acquire – our teachers want to put it into the curriculum, our legislators want to transform the country, our corporates want their staff to be the best they can be against all odds. Parents want their children to be resilient as much as they themselves want to be resilient against the challenges of 21st Century parenting. Additionally, our insurers want us to be resilient against disasters and natural hazards of our environment. This presentation addresses how best to meet those challenges through coping.

Our search over the past three decades has focused on the best way to provide the core skills for life, to children, adolescents and adults, and how that is best achieved through the contemporary theories of coping. Coping has the potential of explaining a process that leads to an outcome of resilience. It has the ability to integrate a range of theories and methodologies that have the capacity to explicate how development is shaped by individual’s capacities to deal with the stresses, adversities and hassles of daily life in ways that contribute to resilience.

This presentation will focus on how coping provides the building blocks for resilience and wellbeing, what we have learned from three decades of research and how best to develop the tools for resilience in children, adolescents and adults.

Hosted by the Department of Psychology – College of Healthcare Sciences

Seminar - Experiments in Anger Regulation in Undergraduate Students - 22 Sept

2017 Jocelyn Wale Seminar Series
Guest Speaker Associate Professor Tom Denson presenting:
Experiments in Anger Regulation in Undergraduate Students

Date: Friday, 22 September
Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm (Townsville and Cairns)
2.00pm – 3.00pm (Singapore)

Venue: JCU Cairns – Room A1-129
Video linked to:
JCU Townsville – Room 134-010
JCU Singapore – Room C4-14

https://www.facebook.com/events/347290712359291

Abstract:
Unregulated anger is a serious social problem in Australia and elsewhere. People who are often angry are at risk for suffering health problems, especially cardiovascular issues. Angry people are at risk of aggressive behaviour as most violent behaviour is preceded by a heated argument. These findings suggest that helping people control anger will have benefits for angry individuals and society at large. People often think of anger as an automatic emotional response to being treated unfairly or being devalued by others. As such, people often find anger difficult to control. It is true that anger reactions are aroused quickly, but anger can be controlled. In several of our experiments, I will discuss brief interventions that can help people control their anger (i.e., cognitive reappraisal and distraction) and another intervention – angry rumination – which can amplify or sustain anger. Suppressing angry feelings does not seem to help in anger regulation. I will also make some evidence-based suggestions for how people can better regulate anger in their own lives.

Hosted by the Department of Psychology, College of Healthcare Sciences.

Seminar: “All I Hear is White Noise: Knowledge Exchange in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health” - 15 Sept

2017 Jocelyn Wale Seminar Series

Guest Speaker Professor Neil Drew presenting: “All I Hear is White Noise: Knowledge Exchange in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health”

Date: Friday, 15 September
Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm (Townsville & Cairns); 2.00pm – 3.00pm (Singapore only)
Venue: JCU Townsville – Room 134-010; Video linked to: JCU Cairns – Room A1-129; Singapore – Room C4-14

Abstract:
In the information age we are exposed to an overwhelming amount of information. It is literally beyond that capacity of anyone to stay abreast of developments in their field of endeavour. In this presentation using the HealthInfoNet as an example I will explore issues related to effective knowledge exchange in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. In particular I will focus on effective knowledge exchange to enhance the critical health literacy of the natural helpers in community – those who are naturally turned to in times of crisis and need to support their community. They are an under recognised, under resourced and overburdened defacto health workforce. Communicating research findings to diverse audiences represents a challenge to university researchers who may struggle to present their findings effectively to those outside academic settings using traditional academic outputs such as refereed papers and conference presentations.

Seminar: Understanding Juvenile Offenders and Participation in Legal Proceedings - 11 Aug

Jocelyn Wale Seminar Series 2017

Guest Speaker Professor Bruce Watt presenting:
“Understanding Juvenile Offenders and Participation in Legal Proceedings”

Date: Friday, 11 August
Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm (Cairns/Townsville); 2.00pm – 3.00pm (Singapore)
Venue: JCU Cairns – Room A1-129
Video linked to: JCU Townsville – Room 40-103; Singapore – Room C4-14

Abstract:
Juvenile offenders account for a disproportionate amount of crime. Maltreatment and abuse is highly prevalent among young offenders, with increased rates of co-occurring mental disorders and substance misuse. A significant proportion of juvenile offenders pose an elevated risk for future offending, compared to other offenders, highlighting the need for evidence based risk assessment procedures. Increasingly, research has examined the role of personality characteristics, particularly callous-unemotional traits, in understanding juvenile offending. Such traits have been implicated in the risk for violence, firesetting, and animal cruelty. Among juveniles charged with committing criminal offences, some will not be competent to participate in legal proceedings, raising concern about fitness for trial. The current presentation outlines research studies completed by the presenter in each of these areas, as well as emerging research in the field.

Masterclass series for Psychologists & Allied Health Professionals

MICRRH and the College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, are providing AHPRA approved Supervisors Masterclasses. These one-day Masterclasses are suitable for all clinical supervisors of allied health professionals. Details of the one-day Masterclasses and registration are provided below. A discount will be offered if you register for both Masterclasses at the same location.

Masterclass 1: Supervising for ethical practice in rural and remote settings
Allied Health Practitioners working in rural and remote practice face challenges to their ability to fully comply with their professional ethical requirements, such as managing multiple relationships, confidentiality, professional isolation, operating within limits of professional competence, and managing interagency relationships and shared caseloads. A key supervisory skill is to be able to guide supervisees through these challenges and to evaluate the supervisee’s competence in this area in the context of their rural and remote practice. This can be challenging for supervisors who may also be managing these dilemmas in their own practice, or who may not live in the same community as the supervisee, and may not have a clear understanding of the ethical dilemmas faced by their supervisee. This Masterclass will provide supervisors with a framework to navigate these challenges.

Masterclass 2: Critical reflection and planning for feedback in supervision
Reflective practice is considered to be an important skill for effective clinical practice. A key supervisory skill is to be able to include opportunities for the supervisee to engage in critical reflection, as well as the supervisor to model critical reflection of their own practice and supervision. In order to bring critical reflection into the supervisory relationship in a systematic way, it is important to have feedback processes in place that can be planned for and that help support reflective practice. This Masterclass will provide supervisors with processes and skills that will help plan for feedback and support reflective practice.

Masterclasses will be held in Mount Isa, Longreach, Emerald, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. For further details, dates and registrations vist the MICRRH website at https://www.jcu.edu.au/mount-isa-centre-for-rural-and-remote-health/education/professional-development/masterclasses

Seminar: “Gambling Benefits and Harms: Who has the fun and who pays the price?”

2017 Jocelyn Wale Seminar Series

Guest Speaker Professor Matthew Rockloff presenting:
“Gambling Benefits and Harms: Who has the fun and who pays the price?”

Date: Friday 28 July 2017
Timte: 4.00-5.00pm (Townsville & Cairns); 2.00-3.00pm (Singapore)
Venue: Room 134-010 (JCU Townsville); linked to A1-129 (JCU Cairns); C4-14 (JCU Singapore).

Abstract:
Gambling has recreational benefits, but also costs to people’s financial and mental wellbeing. A unique application of the World Health Organization’s (WHOs) Burden of Diseases (BoD) framework allowed for a quantification of the harms of gambling in the state of Victoria. This research provides unique insights into the absolute scale of gambling problems; ranking it as a public health problem of similar magnitude to alcohol abuse disorder. Moreover, it reveals that the overall burden of problems is paradoxically concentrated among the many people suffering from relatively less severe gambling problems, rather than from the ranks of so-called “problem gamblers”. Further data using the BoD framework calculated the recreational benefits of gambling for comparison against the costed harms. The results show that the net benefits of gambling may exceed the costs, mainly due to the large number of people who enjoy gambling with few or no attendant harms. The ethical, methodological and philosophical implications of the research are discussed.

Webinar: Living a Balanced Life - 2 Feb, 12.30pm

When: 2 February 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Where: Online

https://www.facebook.com/events/1081766768618767/

In todays’ busy world, work and family demands place great pressure on ones’ health. Subsequently, there has been great interest in ways to improve work-life balance for the maintenance and improvement of health.

Physical activity provides a simple and effective means to assist health and reduce the impact of chronic disease and stresses.

This webinar will focus on the role and benefits of physical activity to improve health – the facts, the myths and importantly, the science behind it all.

Presenter: Associate Professor Anthony Leicht, JCU Sport & Exercise Science
Cost: Free for everyone.

Register online at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7201034081709188866

Webinar: Tips for Engaging with your Baby (0-12 months)

Webinar: Tips for Engaging with your Baby (0-12 months)

When 12.30pm-1.30pm, 19 January 2017.
Where: Online

A baby’s development in the first twelve months is monumental. Engaging with your baby even from birth paves the way for them to learn, develop and engage with their parents, family and their environment.

It can be difficult to think of ways to engage with your baby so this webinar is designed to assist in ways that this can be achieved as well as enjoyed. Also it will give a basic timeline of normal development for this age group (0-12 months).

Presenter: Mrs Tamlyn Brice, Lecturer, JCU Nursing Midwifery & Nutrition.
Cost: Free for everyone.

Register online at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6391089836224209922

CHS Seminar: Disrespectful Behaviours

Presenter: Associate Professor Nerina Caltabiano
Date: Friday 4 November 2016
Time: 3.00-4.00pm
Location: 145-030 (JCU Townsville); A002-201 (JCU Cairns); A1-01 (JCU Singapore)

In this presentation I would like to showcase a number of studies from a social psychological perspective that I have conducted over the years which all tap into some aspect of disrespectful behaviours. The broad definition I am using is that disrespectful behaviour is an attack on the essence of a person's self or a group's sense of identity. This can range from being rude and discourteous to others vocally and emotionally, to more serious kinds of behavioural aggression. Such behaviours can cause anger or annoyance in others. Disrespectful behaviour threatens the well-being of individuals irrespective of where they are; be it within their homes, in their workplace or in the community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/970811096399100/

Jo Wale Seminar: Training Super Shrinks: Aspiration, Learnings Program and Implications for a Clinical Psychology Training

Jocelyn Wale Seminar Series – 2016

Guest Speaker Professor Robert Schweitzer.
Training Super Shrinks: Aspiration, Learnings Program and Implications for a Clinical Psychology Training

Date: Friday 30th September
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm (AEST); 2:00pm – 3:00pm (SGT)
Venue: JCU Townsville (Room 134.010); video linked to JCU Cairns (A21.001); JCU Singapore (A1-01).

Abstract:
I was responsible for establishing the post graduate clinical psychology training program at QUT in 2002. The training was founded upon an active program of knowledge acquisition, clinical research and practice, and in later years, the consistent application of client outcome monitoring. The outcome monitoring of client outcomes lent itself to a number of research studies aimed at identifying factors related to the identification of characteristics of the most effective therapists and processes. I will take this opportunity to outline several studies in which I have been involved, with the aim of gaining a better understanding of factors which contribute to effective client outcomes. This will be followed by a more in-depth discussion of implementing routine outcome monitoring methodologies which have demonstrated their utility to enhance client outcomes. Challenges in implementing such systems will be discussed, as well as ethical issues concerning our duty of care to clients in the training of clinical psychologists.

Hosted by the Department of Psychology, College of Healthcare Sciences.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1125903344164603/

CHS Seminar Series: Institutional misconduct by male juvenile offenders: Determinants and risk

CHS Seminar Series

Institutional misconduct by male juvenile offenders: Determinants and risk
Presented by: Associate Professor Garry Kidd

Date: Friday 7 October, 2016
Time: 3.00-4.00pm (AEST); 1.00-2.00pm (SGT)
Location: 145-030 (JCU Townsville); A002-201 (JCU Cairns); A1-01 (JCU Singapore).

Identification of determinants of institutional misconduct by juvenile offenders caries promise for enhancement of behavioural management strategies employed in juvenile correctional settings. Although there is a large volume of research on predictors of institutional misconduct by adults, there is little research on the adjustment of delinquent youths within correctional facilities. In this study, we investigated a range of determinants of actual assaultive misconduct by incarcerated juvenile offenders. While research on juvenile offenders has traditionally focused on the study of risk factors, this study highlights the importance of assessing and tapping in to the protective factors and strengths of this population in order to enhance risk assessment and to guide development of more effective prevention and intervention programs.

https://www.facebook.com/events/340797622929254/

Jocelyn Wale Seminar: Understanding Stalking Behaviour

Jocelyn Wale Seminar Series – 2016

Guest Speaker Dr. Troy McEwan 
Understanding Stalking Behaviour

Date: Friday 16th September
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm (AEST), 2:00pm – 3:00pm (Singapore)
Venue: JCU Townsville - Room 134.010
Video linked to JCU Cairns - Room A21.001; Singapore - Room A1-01.

Abstract:
Stalking is a common and problematic behaviour, affecting up to 15% of Australians throughout their lifetime. While research over the last 25 years has clarified basic facts about stalking, such as how often it occurs, who stalks, who is targeted, how frequently it involves physical violence, and its impacts, we still have a limited understanding of why stalking emerges in some interpersonal situations and not others. In the 2016 Jocelyn Wale Seminar, Dr McEwan will canvass existing theories of stalking, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, before outlining a new integrated theory of stalking behaviour that considers how cognition, affect, and psychopathology interact to produce stalking behaviour in some situations and not others.

Hosted by the Department of Psychology, College of Healthcare Sciences.

To register your interest in attending the presentation, please visit https://alumni.jcu.edu.au/JoWales2016

Jocelyn Wale Seminar - LifeMatters: Mental Skills and Games for Sport and Life

Jocelyn Wale Seminar Series – 2016

Guest Speaker: Professor Stephanie Hanrahan
LifeMatters: Mental Skills and Games for Sport and Life

Date: Friday 9th September
Time: 4:00-5:00pm (AEST); 2:00-3:00pm (Singapore)
Venue: JCU Cairns - Room A21.001
Video linked to: JCU Townsville – Room 134.010; JCU Singapore - Room A1-01.

Abstract:
LifeMatters is a multi-session program that combines the teaching of mental skills and games. The program is based, in part, on self-determination theory with the aim of meeting the basic psychological needs of relatedness, autonomy, and competence. The mental skills include activation control, goal setting, concentration/attention, imagery, self-talk, and self-confidence. The games are designed to be fun, but at the same time teach trust, communication, and problem solving. The initial program was 15 sessions and was run with teenagers at an orphanage in Mexico. Results showed significant increases in life satisfaction and self-worth. Through feedback, the program has been modified to 10 sessions and has been run in the slums of Buenos Aires, with teenagers living in poverty in Baja California, with inner city kids in Cleveland, Ohio, with former gang members and drug addicts in Mexico, and with teachers/coaches/students in Botswana, Africa. Results indicate that in addition to increases in life satisfaction and self-worth, there are also increases in happiness, resilience, confidence, and perceived competence. Qualitative data also support the value of the LifeMatters program.

Hosted by the Discipline of Psychology, College of Healthcare Sciences.

To register your interest in attending the presentation, please visit - https://alumni.jcu.edu.au/JoWales2016

CHS Seminar: Self-reported long-term conditions of nurses and midwives: a survey across a northern Australian health service - 5 August

CHS Seminar: Self-reported long-term conditions of nurses and midwives: a survey across a northern Australian health service
Presenter: Associate Professor David Lindsay, Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition

Date: Friday 5 August 2016
Time: 3:00-4:00pm AEST
Location: 145-030 (JCU Townsville); A002-201 (JCU Cairns); A1-01 (JCU Singapore)

Although nurses generally constitute the largest component of the health workforce, there is no systematic collection of data about their health status. Similarly, little is known about how nurses manage any long-term condition (LTCs) they may have, which could contribute to their reducing hours of employment or leaving the workforce completely. Such information will become more important against the backdrop of a global shortage of nurses, an ageing nursing workforce and an increase in chronic disease.

This presentation will provide an overview of a collaborative research study undertaken at the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, which explored the reported LTCs of nurses and midwives across the organization.

https://www.facebook.com/events/589759331204821/

WHOCC Workshop - Writing & Publication - 30 June (Cairns)

https://www.facebook.com/events/509375919273674/

Visiting Academics Hong Kong Polytechnic Uni - Presentation 1 July (Cairns)

https://www.facebook.com/events/295085834169212/

CHS Seminar: The Final Frontier of Anti-Doping: Studying Athletes Who Dope

CHS Seminar: The Final Frontier of Anti-Doping: Studying Athletes Who Dope
Presenter: Associate Professor Terry Engelberg, CHS Psychology/Sport and Exercise Science

Date: Friday 10 June 2016
Time: 3:00-4:00pm AEST
Location: 145-030 (JCU Townsville); A002-201 (JCU Cairns); A1-01 (JCU Singapore)

Why do athletes use banned performance enhancing substances? In this presentation I present findings of three of my studies that have examined the motivations and drivers behind doping in sport. This includes a study of 18 doping adult athletes, 30 doping junior athletes, and an ongoing International Olympic Committee funded study of athletes who claim to have 'accidentally doped'. The presentation will outline the future of anti-doping research and operational practice.

https://www.facebook.com/events/236254690088241/