The Peregrine Rural Mental Health Podcast

Are you a leader in rural mental health? Do you work with a team in tough circumstances? Join Dr Rebecca Sng as she speaks with CEO Lauren Errington on how she manages the unique challenges of leadership in stressful times. This conversation covers some of the practical and useful ideas that Bowen Systems Theory can offer those tackling this difficult task.  fsi.com.au See omnystudio.com/list...

LISTENER REQUESTED EPISODE: Grief is a universal human experience, and comes in many forms and formats. Working with someone who is grieving can present unique opportunities in navigating the ups and downs of grief, understanding what treatment is working towards, and managing ourselves and our experience of grief as well. Join Dr Dayle Raftery as she speaks with Amy Welbourne and Cathy...

RE-RELEASE: Following our episode last month on AI in mental health care, we thought it would be helpful to also re-visit this episode on incorporating more digital mental health supports in your work. Many mental health practitioners will have experienced a client who is hesitant to use telehealth services because they feel the connection and therapeutic relationship won’t be the same compa...

Many mental health practitioners will have experienced a client who is hesitant to use telehealth services because they feel the connection and therapeutic relationship won’t be the same compared to in person sessions. But is this actually accurate? If we do need to use telehealth, how can we ensure our relationship with clients is strong? In this episode, Dr Caitlin Miller interviews Ross J...

Artificial Intelligence has come into most aspects of our lives, including the mental health space. What do practitioners need to know about AI in order to practice safely and responsibly if they choose to use it, as well as how to help consumers understand the potential helps and harms of AI as mental health care? Join Dr Dayle Raftery as she speaks with A/Prof Shane Cross about what AI actually...

This episode comes from a listener request. A mental health practitioner working in regional NSW reached out to ask The Peregrine Centre about how practitioners in generalist services can best work with people who are involved in the justice system. We've heard from a number of practitioners about their concerns and uncertainty when working with people involved in the justice system. On this episo...

 Birth trauma has been getting a lot of attention lately, with a recent NSW Parliament report  being released last year, highlighting the high prevalence of parents who experienced birth trauma. But what is birth trauma, and what do mental health practitioners need to know about working with people who have experienced it? Join Dr Dayle Raftery, clinical psychologist and research associa...

As rural mental health practitioners, there is a need to be a generalist and know a little bit about a lot of things. Sometimes however it can be helpful to collaborate with other professionals in the care of our consumers. Through this series join Dr Dayle Raftery, clinical psychologist and research associate at The Peregrine Centre, as she talks to eight different practitioners working in mental...

As rural mental health practitioners, there is a need to be a generalist and know a little bit about a lot of things. Sometimes however it can be helpful to collaborate with other professionals in the care of our consumers. Through this series join Dr Dayle Raftery, clinical psychologist and research associate at The Peregrine Centre, as she talks to eight different practitioners working in mental...

As rural mental health practitioners, there is a need to be a generalist and know a little bit about a lot of things. Sometimes however it can be helpful to collaborate with other professionals in the care of our consumers. Through this series join Dr Dayle Raftery, clinical psychologist and research associate at The Peregrine Centre, as she talks to eight different practitioners working in mental...

As rural mental health practitioners, there is a need to be a generalist and know a little bit about a lot of things. Sometimes however it can be helpful to collaborate with other professionals in the care of our consumers. Through this series join Dr Dayle Raftery, clinical psychologist and research associate at The Peregrine Centre, as she talks to eight different practitioners working in mental...

As rural mental health practitioners, there is a need to be a generalist and know a little bit about a lot of things. Sometimes however it can be helpful to collaborate with other professionals in the care of our consumers. Through this series join Dr Dayle Raftery, clinical psychologist and research associate at The Peregrine Centre, as she talks to eight different practitioners working in mental...

As rural mental health practitioners, there is a need to be a generalist and know a little bit about a lot of things. Sometimes however it can be helpful to collaborate with other professionals in the care of our consumers. Through this series join Dr Dayle Raftery, clinical psychologist and research associate at The Peregrine Centre, as she talks to eight different practitioners working in mental...

As rural mental health practitioners, there is a need to be a generalist and know a little bit about a lot of things. Sometimes however it can be helpful to collaborate with other professionals in the care of our consumers. Through this series join Dr Dayle Raftery, clinical psychologist and research associate at The Peregrine Centre, as she talks to eight different practitioners working in mental...

In this episode Dr Rebecca Sng talks with two guests about how a team leader or manager might support their team through a serious unexpected incident, such as a death by suicide. Christine Carey is the Director of the Clinical Psychology Clinic at University of Wollongong and has experience both managing teams and supporting trainees. Pat Blacker works for StandBy, the organisation tasked with su...

REVISIT: We have had so many requests from rural practitioners for more information on working with trauma, so this month, we're bringing back our first ever episode! Some experience of trauma is incredibly common in those who seek mental health services. However, few practitioners, particularly in rural areas, would call themselves Trauma Specialists. As a result, many people find it hard to find...

 If even family therapists can feel nervous about including kids in therapy, what chance is there for generalists? But including children can supercharge your therapy, and not just for child-focused referrals but for a range of issues that are affecting all members of the family. In this episodes, Dr Rebecca Sng speaks with Catherine Sanders, clinical psychologist, family thera...

In this episode Peregrine Director, Dr Rebecca Sng, speaks with Emily Smith from Kids HQ in Orange, NSW. They discuss some of the tricky things that come up in the final stages of therapy. Together they offer some practical strategies for managing these common circumstances. This is the second last episode in the Speedbumps series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3 in our Speedbumps series, focusing on common challenges in therapeutic practice. Our guest, Dr Mark Donovan, has been training therapists for many years. Join Peregrine Director, Dr Rebecca Sng, as she presents Mark with the common challenges generated by real mental health practitioners and discusses with him some of the possible solutions. A very practical episode, full of clearly pres...

Starting well can be so important to a successful episode of therapy. With so much to accomplish in the first meeting, how can practitioners best approach this all important first session? In this episode Peregrine Director, Dr Rebecca Sng, speaks with Dr Anna Sidis from the University of Wollongong about how she juggles gathering information, setting the "culture" of therapy and making sure that...

This is the first in our Speedbumps series, where we focus on common challenges that can come up while working with someone on their mental health. Our guest this week, Dr Suzie Hudson, will talk about the very first contact we make with a person. How do we start off our engagement in the best way possible. Suzie addresses some of the common challenges (as selected by real mental health practition...

Mindfulness is a real buzz word at the moment, but what does it actually mean? Join Dr Dayle Raftery, Research Associate at The Peregrine Centre, as she talks all things mindfulness with Dr Judy Pickard, clinical psychologist and senior lecturer at University of Wollongong. They discuss the science behind mindfulness, explore how to apply it for yourself and your clients, and even practice mindful...

Did you know the most common number of sessions people attend is one? There is no guarantee our clients will return for a full treatment episode. Single session thinking is about treating each session as if it is the last, and making the most of the full session time. Join research associate Dr Caitlin Miller as she speaks with Nick Barrington from The Bouverie Centre, about how to integrate singl...

Do you ever wonder how to make the most of brief interactions with consumers? Have you ever thought that focusing on people’s problems might not suit everyone you work with? Join Research Associate Dr Caitlin Miller for this listener requested episode as she sits down with Ian Johnsen to talk all things brief solution focused therapy. Learn how to get started with focusing on ‘where to’ rather tha...

At The Peregrine Centre, we speak with a lot of practioners who want to get into research but just don’t know where, or how, to start. On this month’s episode, join Research Associate and Clinical Psychologist Dr Dayle Raftery as she speaks with Dr Corin Miller, a General Practitioner in Southern NSW. Corin was a recipient of TPCs small grants program, and she speaks about learning how to do resea...