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Leading Aotearoa-based psychological organisations are urging political parties to commit to taking immediate steps to address the shortage of qualified psychologists. @NZClinPsych scoop.co.nz/stories/GE2308…

"The exciting thing about being a psychologist is that you are doing heart mahi" Sarah Goldsbury (Ngati Porou and Te-Aitanga-A-Hauiti), Clinical Neuropsychologist. Love the work, love psychology. #psychology #psychologyinAotearoa #psychologyweek

For more on how healthism shapes psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand see Ashlea Gillon & Cat Pausé (2022) Kōrero Mōmona, Kōrero ā-Hauora: a Kaupapa Māori and fat studies discussion of fatness, health and healthism, Fat Studies, 11:1, 8-21, DOI: 10.1080/21604851.2021.1906525 10/10

You can read a study by Martine Robson, @sarahrileybrown et al ‘Love and lifestyle: how ‘relational healthism’ structures couples’ talk of engagement with lifestyle advice associated with a new diagnosis of coronary heart disease’ for free at: doi.org/10.1080/088704… 9/10

Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of illness and death. Lifestyle changes reduce risks and people live longer. But less than 50% of patients complete cardiac rehabilitation or maintain lifestyle changes. We need to understand why. 🧵 1/10 #psychology #psychologyweek

"we are looking at... how do we create a better system? What are the things that need to change, how can we do that." Rebekah Graham, Community Psychologist, talks about what she loves about her work. Watch our videos: psychology.org.nz/about/news-med… #psychology #psychologyinaotearoa

This week is Psychology Week. The theme this year is ‘love psychology’💙. Over the week a few different things will be happening, culminating with a joint conference with our Australian colleagues in Te Whanganui-a-Tara this weekend. psychology.org.nz/public/psychol… . #psychology

Te Rōpū Mātai Hinengaro o Aotearoa, The New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) stands beside LGBTQIA+ and Takatāpui communities rallying against anti-trans rhetoric in light of the impending visit of Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull (Posie Parker). Read More: scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2303…

Whakaora EMDR are offering a free online Group EMDR session for people impacted by the recent Cyclone and storms. It is happening this Thurs 9th March, at 2pm. Register at the following link to receive access. changinggears.as.me/schedule.php?a…

We invite @NZNationalParty to get in touch to discuss more effective and cost efficient ways to address the issues, reduce crime, reduce trauma, and keep everyone safe.

We are alarmed at the National Party's latest policy announcement regarding 'Boot Camps' - which focuses on using power and control to address what they see as a rise in youth crime. Scientific literature condemns the practice as ineffective... scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2211…

Congratulations to Immediate Past President Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki, Ngāti Hako, Ngāti Mahanga, recipient of Te Puāwaitanga Research Excellence Award for indigenising the psychology profession with intentional space-making for Māori and indigenous values. royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/med…

Very pleased to be able to offer free access to this important book on Climate Action around the globe. Download the pdf, or request the e-book, here: psychology.org.nz/public/climate… #ClimateAction #GlobalPsychologyAlliance