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Send us Fan Mail Isabelle talks to David Lopis about the use of AI in clinical practice.

Send us Fan Mail Isabelle and Claire discuss the last of the new competencies for psychologists: Health equity and a human rights approach when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, families and communities.  Claire shares some recent training she attended on this topic, including some helpful resources for clinicians looking to develop competence in this important area. Books: Cultural Safety in Trauma-Informed Practice from a First Nations Perspective: Billabongs of Knowledge by Nicole Tujague and Kelleigh Ryan Jilya by Tracey Westerman Training/Assessments/Resources Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) https://indigenouspsychology.com.au/training/ Indigenous Psychological Services https://indigenouspsychservices.com.au/products-tests/ Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project (AIPEP) https://indigenouspsyched.org.au/

Send us Fan Mail Isabelle and Claire discuss Competency 7 from the new competencies for psychologists: Demonstrates a health equity and human rights approach when working with people from diverse groups.  They explore what it means to support clients across the community, including people with disability, diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, and different lived experiences. We also discuss trauma-informed practice, awareness of neurodiversity, and why ongoing learning and listening to lived experience are central to ethical, responsive care.

Send us Fan Mail Isabelle and Claire discuss Competency 6 of the new competencies for psychologists: Communicates and relates to others effectively and appropriately.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Isabelle and Claire unpack Competency 5: conduc psychological intervention, and why the more explicit and culturally responsive nature of the new competencies is so important in our day-to-day practice. They explore what informs our intervention choices, including case formulation, diagnosis, collaboration, and making sure clients are actively involved in their care, as well as client feedback and adjusting our approach when required.

Send us Fan Mail Isabelle and Claire discuss Competency 4 which focusses on psychological assessment, including different types of assessment methods and tools, assessment selection, culturally sensitive and appropriate assessment and risk assessment.

Send us Fan Mail This episode covers the third competency for psychologists, which focuses on being a reflexive practitioner, deliberate practice and clinician self-care.  Isabelle and Claire discuss the importance of good support and intentional, sustainable practice to protect both ourselves and our clients.

Send us Fan Mail Isabelle and Claire unpack the second of the new competencies for psychologists, focussing on what ethical practice looks like in real clinical work, the importanceof meeting legal obligations, taking personal responsibility for our personal conduct and using sounds ethical decision-making processes when ethical issues arise.

Send us Fan Mail Isabelle and Claire unpack the first of the new competencies for psychologists.  Competency 1 requires us to develop knowledge of psychological constructs, theories and therapeutic modalities, and apply an evidence-based approach to safe and effective practice.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 4, where Isabelle and Claire will unpack the new competencies for psychologists.  This episode provides an introduction to the competencies and explains why it is essential to familiarise yourself with these updates, whether you are a provisional psychologist, fully registered psychologist or supervisor.

Send us Fan Mail Most supervisors genuinely want to support their supervisees, but we also know that’s not always the experience. If you’ve ever left supervision feeling unheard, confused, or discouraged, this episode is for you.

Send us Fan Mail This episode focuses on placements for provisional psychologists or student therapists, ensuring these are ethical and sustainable, and common red flags to watch out for.

Send us Fan Mail Isabelle and Claire explore how to stay on top of professional development requirements, accessible training options, and how to document your learning.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Claire and Isabelle discus peer consultation requirements for psychologists, and the difference between supervision and peer consultation. We cover:   The distinct roles of supervision and peer consultation for psychologists   Why ongoing support is essential, even as we develop experience and expertise   How to calculate group hours as a registered psychologist   The pros and cons of paid vs unpaid peer consultation

Send us Fan Mail Professional development can feel like just another box to tick—but what if it actually helped you grow, build confidence, and enjoy your work more? In this episode, we dive into creating a PD plan that goes beyond compliance and truly supports your development. We’ll cover: ✅ How to choose PD that strengthens your skills and confidence ✅ PD requirements for psychologists ✅ Simple ways to track and log your progress  If PD feels like a chore, this episode will help you make it meaningful!