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dc.contributor.authorO'Connor, J.-
dc.contributor.authorChur-Hansen, A.-
dc.contributor.authorTurnbull, D.-
dc.date.issued2015-
dc.identifier.citationAustralian Psychologist, 2015; 50(6):464-474-
dc.identifier.issn0005-0067-
dc.identifier.issn1742-9544-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/98383-
dc.descriptionArticle first published online: 10 NOV 2015-
dc.description.abstractObjective: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people suffer health inequities, such as high levels of psychological distress and multiple life stressors. These have been shaped by colonisation, racism, discrimination, and government policies and practices. Method: Eight Australian psychologists were interviewed with the aim of identifying the professional skills and personal competencies that enable effective service delivery for this client group, and especially those aged 12–25 (i.e., “youth”). Results: Thematic analysis identified that personal and clinical credibility, relationship centrism, contextual understanding, a holistic approach, and flexibility are important to good practice. Not all of these are currently part of standard psychology training, but many are covered by guidelines developed by the Australian Psychological Society. Conclusions: Results from this study indicate that ongoing adjustments to university curricula, professional competency requirements for practitioner registration, and continuing professional development will all contribute to best practice. Moreover, for Australian psychologists, the consolidation of cultural competency into a useful framework for professional development is paramount.-
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityJoanne O'Connor, Anna Chur-Hansen, and Deborah Turnbull-
dc.language.isoen-
dc.publisherWiley-
dc.rights© 2015 The Australian Psychological Society-
dc.source.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ap.12125-
dc.subjectAboriginal; Australian; cultural competency; Indigenous; professional development-
dc.titleProfessional skills and personal characteristics for psychologists working in an urban Australian context with Indigenous clients-
dc.typeJournal article-
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/ap.12125-
pubs.publication-statusPublished-
dc.identifier.orcidChur-Hansen, A. [0000-0002-2935-2689]-
dc.identifier.orcidTurnbull, D. [0000-0002-7116-7073]-
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