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Announcement

FOUR WORKSHOPS BY DR TRACY WESTERMAN JUST ANNOUNCED FOR 2013

1. Aboriginal Mental Health Assessment

2. Suicide Prevention in Aboriginal Communities

3. Retaining Myself in Employment - for Aboriginal People

4. Cultural Competency Program for Supervisors of Aboriginal People

For more information and to register click here 

 

 

 



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Westerman, T.G (2010). Engaging Australian Aboriginal Youth in Mental Health Services. Australian Psychologist, Volume 45, Number 3, pp 212-222

Westerman, T.G (2010). Engaging Australian Aboriginal Youth in Mental Health Services. Australian Psychologist, Volume 45, Number 3, pp 212-222

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Westerman, T.G. & Vicary, D.A (2001). Preventing Aboriginal Youth Suicide. In Dudgeon, P., Pickett, H & Garvey, D. Working with Aboriginal People: A handbook for Psychologists. Curtin University, Perth WA: Centre for Aboriginal Studies.

Westerman, T.G. & Vicary, D.A (2001). Preventing Aboriginal Youth Suicide. In Dudgeon, P., Pickett, H & Garvey, D. Working with Aboriginal People: A handbook for Psychologists. Curtin University, Perth WA: Centre for Aboriginal Studies.

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Westerman T.G. (2002). Psychological Interventions with Aboriginal People. Connect Magazine, Health Department of Western Australian.

Westerman T.G. (2002). Psychological Interventions with Aboriginal People. Connect Magazine, Health Department of Western Australian.

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Westerman T.G. & Wettinger, M. (1998). Working with Aboriginal People. Psychologically Speaking, Western Australian Psychological Society - Frameworks of Working with Aboriginal People.

Westerman T.G. & Wettinger, M. (1998). Working with Aboriginal People. Psychologically Speaking, Western Australian Psychological Society - Frameworks of Working with Aboriginal People.

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Westerman T.G. & Wettinger, M. (1998). Working with Aboriginal People. Psychologically Speaking, Western Australian Psychological Society - History of Government Involvement in Aboriginal Issues.

Westerman T.G. & Wettinger, M. (1998). Working with Aboriginal People. Psychologically Speaking, Western Australian Psychological Society - History of Government Involvement in Aboriginal Issues.

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Westerman T.G. & Wettinger, M. (1998). Working with Aboriginal People. Psychologically Speaking, Western Australian Psychological Society - Psychological Assessment of Aboriginal People.

Westerman T.G. & Wettinger, M. (1998). Working with Aboriginal People. Psychologically Speaking, Western Australian Psychological Society - Psychological Assessment of Aboriginal People.

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Westerman T.G. & Wettinger, M. (1998). Working with Aboriginal People. Psychologically Speaking, Western Australian Psychological Society - Social Policies for Aboriginal People in WA.

Westerman T.G. & Wettinger, M. (1998). Working with Aboriginal People. Psychologically Speaking, Western Australian Psychological Society - Social Policies for Aboriginal People in WA.

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The development of the Westerman Aboriginal Symptom Checklist for Youth. Abstract of Doctor of Philosophy Thesis

Westerman, T.G (2003) The development of the Westerman Aboriginal Symptom Checklist for Youth: A measure to assess the Moderating Effects of Cultural Resilience with Aboriginal Youth at Risk of Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Behaviours Abstract of Doctor of Philosophy Thesis. Curtin University.

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Westerman, T.G., Grieving Aboriginal Way

Westerman, T.G., Indigenous Psychological Services. Grieving Aboriginal Way

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Westerman, T.G. (2004). Guest Editorial. Engagement of Indigenous Clients in Mental Health Services: what role do cultural differences play? Australian e-journal for the Advancement of Mental Health (AeJAMH), Volume 3, Issue 3

Westerman, T.G. (2004). Guest Editorial. Engagement of Indigenous Clients in Mental Health Services: what role do cultural differences play? Australian e-journal for the Advancement of Mental Health (AeJAMH), Volume 3, Issue 3

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Westerman, T.G. Whole of Aboriginal Community Suicide Intervention Programs(2007)

A description of the methodology, outcomes and impacts of IPS Unique Whole of Aboriginal Community Suicide Intervention Programs delivered into remote Aboriginal communities

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Bright, C., (2012). Initial Validation of the Westerman Aboriginal Symptom Checklist - Adults (WASC-A)

Validation of the WASC-A scale: a screening tool for Aboriginal Adults (aged 18 and above) at risk of depression, suicidal behaviours, alcohol and drug use, impulsivity and anxiety. The scale also determines levels of cultural resilience as a moderator for risk. The WASC-A is based on the Westerman Aboriginal Symptom Checklist - Youth (WASC-A)

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2013 MHA SP Registration Form

Registration form for MHA & SP Workshops 2013

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