Carly Dober

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Psychologist / Director at the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi)

Carly is a psychologist at Enriching Lives Psychologist with a particular interest in the issues that affect the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young women. She is also a Director at the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi). Carly has experience in guiding individuals to understand themselves, their experiences, and their social context, in order to reach a place of greater self-acceptance and increased wellbeing. Carly is passionate about preventative mental health care, acknowledging the multitude of systemic and social actors that may get in the way of our optimal wellbeing.

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Feb. 28, 2024

What is a professional association? (with Sahra O'Doherty and Carly Dober)

You might have heard that professional associations exist for psychologists -- but what exactly do they do, and what are the benefits of joining one? Bron is joined by two Directors of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) to chat about what professional associations do for their members, how professional associations collaborate with Government, and where psychology advocacy is headed in the future. Guests: Sahra O'Doherty (AAPi President) and Carly Dober (AAPi Director). ...
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March 23, 2023

Can I be a therapist if I have lived experience? (with Carly Dober)

Today on Mental Work, Bron is joined by Carly Dober (Psychologist and Director of AAPi) to unpack the question, 'Can I be a good therapist if I have lived experience?' They chat about 👉🏽 How having lived experience can inform your work as a psych 👉🏻 Myths about therapists with mental illness 👉 Changes in attitudes among psychs towards lived experience practitioners 👉🏿 Why peer-led work is super cool. Mental Work is the podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early career psychologists, so t...
Guest: Carly Dober
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Jan. 26, 2023

Therapists in therapy (with Carly Dober)

Bron is joined by Carly Dober (Psychologist, Director of AAPi) to unpack the taboo world of getting therapy as a therapist. We talk about 👉🏽 Does getting therapy mean you're not suited to the profession? 👉🏻 Does psych training get in the way of being helped by therapy 👉 How personal therapy informs us as professionals 👉🏿 Practical tips for getting therapy (finding a psych, getting a mental health plan). Mental Work is the podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early career psychologists, s...
Guest: Carly Dober
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Nov. 3, 2022

Recognising workplace exploitation (with Carly Dober)

Bron is joined by psychologist and AAPi director Carly Dober to unpack the challenge of workplace exploitation. They discuss 👉🏽 How to recognise exploitation using Carly's experiences 👉🏻 Characteristics that increase early career psychs' vulnerability to exploitation 👉 What to do if you are unsure about an offer or workplace. Mental Work is hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins, an Australian-based early career psychologist. THE END BITS Thanks for listening. Mental Work is the podcast unpacking th...
Guest: Carly Dober