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Mental Work

Bronwyn Milkins

Mental Work is the Australian podcast for mental health workers about working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by Psychologist Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

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19:22

Mistakes made and lessons learned

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2024/07/21

In line with Mental Work's aim to shine a light on the important yet under-discussed aspects of being an early-career psychologist, Bron shares the lessons she has learned from a complaint received two years ago. She outlines key knowledge gaps in the hopes that others can avoid her missteps, including understanding transference and countertransference, the impact of personal history and neurodivergence on practice, repairing ruptures, navigating complex ethical situations, and managing emotional

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56:46

The importance of knowing your own stuff as a...

Mental Work ·

2024/07/17

Bron and Daniela chat about the value of knowing your own stuff when you're a therapist. We explore 👉🏿 why therapists need to engage in their own self-reflection 👉 debunk myths around therapists doing inner work 👉🏾 share practical tips for integrating self-awareness and self-care into practice. Daniela is such an insightful and joyful guest so I know you'll love listening to this one! Guest: Daniela Ho Tan, Clinical Psychologist and Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist at Mindwealth Psychology

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53:24

LISTENER STORY: Equine therapy, AHPRA complaints,...

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2024/07/10

Bron chats with Danielle about the ups and downs of her journey towards registration, her passion for equine therapy and holistic approach to healing 🐎, and her transition into solo private practice. Danielle also talks what it felt like to receive an AHPRA complaint as a provisional psychologist and what helped her through the process. This was a fantastic, uplifting chat that you definitely won't want to miss! 🤩 Guest: Danielle Rancie, Psychologist/Equine Psychotherapist at Liberty Wellness

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48:36

AHPRA Notifications (with Dr Carollyne Youssef)

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2024/07/03

Bron and Carol unpack how complaints about psychologists are managed by AHPRA and the Psychology Board of Australia. We chat about how notifications are initiated, common complaints, the aims of the complaints process, and how to minimise the risk of receiving a complaint. We round off with some practical tips and emphasise the importance of social and professional support if you have received a notification. We know that this topic is really scary for a lot of psychologists 😨, and hope you feel

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24:27

BONUS: Harmful supervision

Mental Work ·

2024/06/30

Recent studies have found that up to 62% of counselling professionals are receiving harmful supervision... but no-one is talking about it. In this episode, Bron unpacks what harmful supervision is, its impact on supervisee wellbeing and professional development, and what to do if you're receiving harmful supervision. Bron also discusses how to recognise inadequate vs harmful vs helpful supervision. LINKS Bron is hosting our first online hangout on 16th July at 5:30pm AEST! Join the Patreon to chat

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51:45

Working with couples (with Marie Vakakis)

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2024/06/26

Bron and Marie chat about working well with couples on common issues like sexual desire discrepancies, communication, and conflict. Marie shares her approach to using the Gottman method for assessment and intervention, stressing the need for balancing conflict resolution with positive interactions. They also chat about 👉🏽 handling countertransference 👉🏻 Challenges of retention in couples therapy 👉 The value of therapists being aware of their own limitations 👉🏿 Avoiding triangulation. Guest:

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57:48

Should I get certified in a particular therapy? (with...

Mental Work ·

2024/06/19

Bron and Daniela chat about the pressure🔥 and process to become certified or accredited in a particular therapy like Schema, IFS, or EMDR. Daniela shares her experiences with schema therapy certification, including the benefits as well as the time and financial commitments. We also chat about how to decide if certification is right for you and some more ~taboo~ topics, like, 'Does certification guarantee expertise?' and 'Is certification legit or just a way of getting more money from therapists?'

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42:01

What does a forensic psychologist do? (with Amy...

Mental Work ·

2024/06/12

Bron and Amy discuss Amy's career journey as a forensic psychologist. We chat about 👉🏽 What forensic psychology is and how to become a forensic psychologist 👉🏻 Motivations behind criminal behaviour 👉 Challenges and rewards of working with clients who have committed a crime 👉🏿 Misconceptions about forensic psychology and criminal populations.Guest: Amy Brandler, Forensic Psychologist and Director of Receptive Psychology LINKS Podcast: "Forensic Minds Australia" Podcast: "Beyond the Crime: A

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43:23

Career progression in psychology: What jobs can I...

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2024/06/05

Bron and Matthew chat about career opportunities in psychology beyond the therapy chair and, if you're already a qualified psychologist, beyond completing the Registrar program. We refer to ✨shiny✨ new research from researchers at the University of Canberra and the Australian National University showing that the skills gained during a psychology degree are in-demand across a range of industries (hooray!). We reckon this episode is a good antidote to existential dread about your future career, so

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42:17

Helping clients find healthy relationships (with...

Mental Work ·

2024/05/29

Bron and Phoebe chat about how to help clients have healthy romantic relationships and develop a secure attachment style. Phoebe tells us about her additional postgrad training in relationship counselling, how therapy has been essential to her personal growth, and how she went about setting up an online group therapy program.Guest: Phoebe Rogers, Clinical Psychologist and Women's Dating and Relationship Coach at The Relationship Space THE END BITS Mental Work is your companion to early-career

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50:12

How do I know if private practice is for me? (with...

Mental Work ·

2024/05/22

Bron and Jordan chat about how to know if private practice is for you, and if you are ready for this big step! We discuss the financial aspects, practical skills needed, and the importance of good work-life boundaries. Jordan shares her recent journey of moving from group to solo practice, and Bron offers her perspective from the past three years of being a solo private practitioner. Enjoy!Guest: Jordan Turner, Educational & Developmental Psychologist Registrar LINKS Jordan's private

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44:22

Working therapeutically with young children (with...

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2024/05/15

Bron and Kate chat about the challenges and rewards of working therapeutically with children under the age of 10. 👉🏼 Kate shares her journey into child psychology 👉🏾 Innovative therapeutic techniques such as Lego therapy 👉🏿 How to maintain boundaries and confidentiality in sensitive family situations 👉 The importance of liking and understanding children 👉🏻 Practical advice for early-career psychologists interested in this area of practice. Guest: Kate Christie, Child and Adolescent

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54:42

What is music therapy? (with Brede Davis)

Mental Work ·

2024/05/08

Bron and Brede chat about MUSIC THERAPY! 🎶 We discuss 👉🏽 Who music therapy can help 👉🏻 How creativity is therapeutic 👉 How to become a Registered Music Therapist 👉🏿 Common misconceptions about music therapy aaand 👉🏾 Practical advice for psychologists interested in incorporating music into their therapeutic practices. Guest: Brede Davis, Registered Music Therapist & Co-Chair of the Australian Music Therapy Association's Culture and Diversity Advisory Group LINKS Brede's Instagram:

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45:52

Working effectively with teens (with Marie Vakakis)

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2024/05/01

Bron and Marie explore how to work effectively with teenage clients. We cover 👉🏽 The importance of getting to the root cause of behaviours like vaping or excessive phone-use 👉🏻 Managing parents' expectations 👉 Ethical complexities when working with young people 👉🏿 TikTok self-diagnosis 👉🏾 Ways to build rapport with teens. I learned HEAPS when recording this ep, and I hope you do too!Guest: Marie Vakakis, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) and Family & Couples Therapist at

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37:32

Bringing joy and play back into your work day (with...

Mental Work ·

2024/04/24

Bron and Rebecca explore all things joy, play, and fun! They chat about the importance of joy for sustainability in our careers, the common challenges of therapist schemas like self-sacrifice and unrelenting standards, and practical ways that therapists can bring joy into their work to keep burnout at bay. This was a delightful chat and I definitely felt ready to make more space for joy and play in my daily life by the end! Guest: Rebecca Black, Clinical Psychologist at Nourish, Heal & Grow

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61:46

Rethinking Borderline Personality Disorder and...

Mental Work ·

2024/04/17

Bron chats with Matthew about Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and its application for folks diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We dive into the stigma surrounding BPD and discuss how reframing BPD as a trauma response can help us to be more compassionate practitioners. Matthew explains the core components of DBT, the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship, and his favourite DBT strategies. Guest: Matthew Jackson, Intensively Trained DBT Psychologist. LINKS Online

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55:30

Celebrating episode 100! Reflections and our...

Mental Work ·

2024/04/10

Come celebrate our 100th episode with us! 🥳🥳🥳 Bron is joined by editor of the podcast, Dr Michael English, to reflect on this huge milestone and listen to clips from our favourite episodes. What was the most requested episode? The most fun episode? The most listened to episode? You'll have to listen in to find out!(PS: I say it in the episode, but I'll say it again, thanks so much for listening 🥹 We're so glad the podcast has been helpful to so many of you. Your kind words and support mean so

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41:24

Failing the National Psychology Exam (with Betty...

Mental Work ·

2024/04/03

Bron chats with Betty about her experiences of failing the National Psychology Exam. Betty shares the emotional toll of failing, the financial implications, and the struggle with shame and self-doubt it brought. We highlight the need for more open discussions about setbacks in the psychology profession and stress that failing an exam does NOT define one’s worth or capability as a psychologist. We thank and applaud Betty for vulnerably sharing her story, and hope that listeners who have not succeeded

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48:57

"Why I chose contract work" (with Jordan Turner)

Mental Work ·

2024/03/27

Bron chats with Jordan about why she chose to work as a contractor and how she knew it was time to open her own private practice. We also unpack what you need to know if you're considering contract work, including 👉🏼 What's a fair split arrangement? 👉 How do I know if I'm a contractor or an employee? 👉🏿 The importance of understanding the financial side of contracting.Guest: Jordan Turner, Educational & Developmental Registrar LINKS Jordan's previous episodes: Working with parents and

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40:11

Trauma-informed therapy for eating disorders (with...

Mental Work ·

2024/03/20

Bron and Sherry-Lee explore the application of trauma-informed approaches, particularly Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, to eating disorders. We dive into 👉🏿 trauma-informed care 👉🏽 adapting trauma therapy for clients with eating disorders 👉 What EMDR is and how it can be used to help clients with eating disorders.Guest: Sherry-Lee Smith - Director of the Phoenix Holistic Health Centre, Psychologist, EMDR Consultant, Credentialed Eating Disorder

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