Elysium for Provisional Psychologists

12/06/2026

Thank you to Mouhamad for sharing NovoPsych - a platform filled with webinars, as well as useful tools and supports for Provisional Psychologists.

If you’re on placement or starting out in practice, NovoPsych is a practical tool to support evidence-based assessment and outcome tracking.

🧠 It gives you access to validated psychometric measures with:

Instant scoring and reporting
Clear visual progress tracking
Streamlined, client-ready feedback
Less admin, more clinical focus

🎓 Plus, don’t miss their free webinars - regularly hosted by experienced clinicians and researchers. These sessions are a great way to deepen your understanding of psychometric tools, outcome measurement, and best-practice assessment in real-world settings.

Perfect for provisional psychologists wanting to build confidence and stay connected to current clinical practice.

🔗 Learn more:

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04/06/2026

Please check out the Play Attune website for some activities that are useful for working with children with ASD to develop their perspective taking, cognitive flexibility, and theory of mind skills.

Thank you to Taren for sharing this resource; there are many activities on this site that are worth looking at, this one in particular was great!

Recommended age: 6-14Includes: 3 PDF pagesDownload here or at the end of the postUse: As an educational tool and activity to teach the different types of angerWill enhance social and emotional skills: Self Awareness - Identify own feelings and emotionsSocial Awareness - Empathy for othersRelationshi...

29/05/2026

Thank you to Pia for sharing this article published by Frontiers in Psychology, regarding the Double Empathy Problem; research suggesting that communication difficulties between autistic and non-autistic people are mutual, not one-sided.

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.586171/full

The key take being: Social difficulty in autism is better understood as a mismatch in communication styles between neurotypes, rather than a deficit within autistic individuals.

This reframes autism as a difference in interaction style, and highlights that rapport depends on mutual understanding, not one-sided skill.

The Double Empathy Theory suggests that communicative difficulties between autistic and non-autistic people are due to bi-directional differences in communic...

28/05/2026

With thanks to Pia for recommending Orygen; a site providing free resources, toolkits, clinical practice points as well as access to webinars.

Our Skills & Knowledge Division concentrates on growing the capacity of Australia’s youth mental health workforce with an emphasis on accessible expertise and innovation.

18/05/2026

Thank you Margie for sharing details on this webinar focusing on Culturally Responsive CBT in Practice.
Event information and ticketing:
https://www.aacbt.org.au/module-pages/events-calendar/

🌏 Webinar Promotion | Culturally Responsive CBT in Practice | Saturday 23 May

Australia is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse nations, yet evidence-based psychological treatments are not always adapted to meet the needs of CALD clients—particularly those with limited English proficiency and older migrants, who are at increased risk of anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

Join Dr Jessamine Chen (Macquarie University) for a practical, practice-focused webinar exploring how to effectively adapt Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for culturally and linguistically diverse clients—while maintaining treatment fidelity.

This session will cover:
• Current evidence for culturally adapted CBT
• Key principles for culturally and linguistically responsive practice
• Common clinician “traps” when working with CALD clients
• Practical strategies for improving engagement and outcomes
• Case examples across assessment, formulation, and treatment planning

Participants will also take part in interactive learning, including breakout room role plays to practise real-world application of culturally adapted CBT techniques.

Ideal for clinicians and therapists working with multicultural communities or seeking to strengthen culturally responsive practice.

15/05/2026

Thank you Brianna for sharing this information from Monique Mitchelson (Clinical Psychologist, The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast) regarding signs of Autistic burnout and ways to manage.

Behavioural activation (increasing activity) during acute autistic burnout can be unhelpful and may worsen burnout due to added sensory and nervous system load. It’s often better introduced gradually after burnout has eased, unlike in neurotypical depression where it may help sooner. Autistic people are more vulnerable to burnout due to increased sensory sensitivity and nervous system load, and autistic parents may need additional support to prevent overload.

14/05/2026

Thank you Margie for sharing details of upcoming webinars by PAIG, regarding Diversity & Ageing, and Sleep and Ageing.

📣 PAIG Upcoming Webinars + Policy Opportunity (Open to all)
PAIG is hosting two timely webinars exploring ageing, wellbeing, and inclusive practice. Sessions are recorded if you can’t attend live. Discounted registration is available for members ($20; $10 for student members), and non-members are welcome.

1️⃣ Diversity & Ageing: Sexuality and Gender Diversity in Residential Aged Care

Hosted via Australian Psychological Society (Event ID: 25949)

🗓 21 May | 12–1.30pm AEST
🔗 Register: https://psychology.org.au/event/25949

This webinar explores ageing among LGBTQIA+ communities in residential aged care, highlighting experiences of discrimination, loneliness, mental health inequities, and the importance of affirming care environments. Presenters will share national research findings and introduce the Rainbow Inclusive Aged Care project, a multi-partner initiative co-designing practical models for inclusive aged care.

Professor Limin Mao will also discuss the intersecting health and care needs of LGBTQ+ people living with stigmatised conditions, including HIV and Hepatitis B, with a focus on improving equity in health and social care systems.

2️⃣ Sleep and Ageing: What Changes, Why it Matters, and What We Can Do

Hosted via Australian Psychological Society (Event ID: 25933)

🗓 18 June | 12–1.30pm AEST
🔗 Register: https://psychology.org.au/event/25933

Sleep changes are a normal part of ageing, but disturbed sleep is strongly linked with poorer cognitive, physical, and mental health outcomes. This webinar examines why sleep changes occur in later life, how biopsychosocial factors contribute to sleep disturbance, and evidence-based assessment and interventions. The session highlights sleep as a modifiable factor for healthy ageing and improved quality of life.

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12/05/2026

With thanks to Margie for sharing this opportunity, please see details below for an upcoming webinar, on Wednesday 27th May.

✨ PIPIG Member Presentation Series – Free Webinar for Members ✨
Hosted by the Perinatal and Infant Psychology Interest Group

This is a one-hour online session showcasing current research and clinical practice in perinatal and infant psychology.

👩‍⚕️ Presenters:
Ms Laura Ingham & Ms Melissa Freestun

🔎 Session Highlights:

Inklings Program (Laura Ingham)

Evolution from the iBASIS-VIPP research protocol to the Inklings clinical program
Emerging evidence supporting infant–caregiver outcomes
Referral, assessment, and support pathways
The role of video feedback in strengthening caregiver reflection and responsiveness
Considerations for cultural and neurodiversity in practice

Psychological Birth Trauma (Melissa Freestun)

Understanding psychological birth trauma and attachment-related vulnerability
How relational maternity care can support prevention and healing

💡 A valuable opportunity to engage with contemporary research and reflective clinical practice in the perinatal field.

📌 Free for members – register now:

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08/05/2026

For psychologists supporting new mums:

MumMoodBooster is an Australian, evidence-based online CBT program for postnatal depression; designed to support recovery and increase access to care.

✔️ Free & confidential
✔️ Flexible, self-paced
✔️ Proven effective for many women with moderate symptoms

A practical adjunct or referral option when barriers to care exist.

🔗 https://www.mummoodbooster.com/public/

07/05/2026

Supporting an anxious child can feel overwhelming for parents. Thank you to Brianna for sharing this resource that might be helpful for them 💛

This tool is a practical, research-informed resource designed to help parents understand anxiety, respond with confidence, and build everyday strategies that actually work for kids who worry a lot.

Small shifts. Real support. More calm at home.