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Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychology Program
The Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Program provides assessment
and treatment of behavioural, social, emotional and learning problems
in infants, children, adolescents and their families.
Children & Adolescents
- Learning difficulties; delays in development
- Difficulties with social situations
- Grief and loss
- Anxieties and fears
- Depression
- Reactions to trauma
- Bedwetting and soiling
Parents & Family
- Family conflict
- Parenting difficulties
- Family change and adjustment
- Managing difficult behaviour and special needs
- Family loss or trauma
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Typical referrals
- Susannah (7) is finding it hard to keep up at school. This may be due to a learning difficulty or some emotional/social issue.
- Tina (15) has been finding it hard to cope with her parent's separation
- Lana (28) is struggling to care for her 2 year old Susanna. The child is not sleeping well and the whole family is finding it hard to cope.
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Program Consultants
Dr Wendy Crouch, clinical psychologist, has extensive experience
in child and adolescent assessment and therapy. She co-ordinates the child,
adolescent and family specialisation in the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
program.
Dr Grace Couchman, psychologist and family therapist is a
senior lecturer and clinician with extensive expertise in systemic child, adolescent
and family assessment and therapies.
Both Wendy and Grace are consultants to the Children's Court Clinic - Melbourne.
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