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Donna Pennell; Marilyn Campbell; M. Zahid Juri; Mary McMahon – Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 2024
There are few studies examining the wellbeing of Australian school-based psychologists/counsellors (SPCs) despite the research indicating there are unique stressors associated with the role. The purpose of this study was to measure the stress perceived by working Australian SPCs. Data were collected via an online survey within which the Perceived…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Stress Variables
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Woods, Mary C.; Burns, John R. – Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 2018
Attendance at overnight school camp is an integral component of the Australian educational landscape. However, some students are reluctant to attend camp, while others refuse to attend at all. School psychologists play an important part in supporting these students and their families, and teachers. While much is published about general school…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Counselor Role, Resident Camp Programs, Anxiety
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Riggs, Damien W.; Bartholomaeus, Clare – Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 2015
As growing numbers of transgender people--including students, parents, and educators--become visible within schools, so comes with this the requirement that schools ensure their full inclusion. This article suggests that school counsellors and psychologists have an important role to play in supporting transgender people within schools. As an…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Counselor Role
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Gilmore, Linda; Campbell, Marilyn; Shochet, Ian – Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 2016
Students with developmental disabilities have many challenges with learning and adaptive behaviour, as well as a higher prevalence rate of mental health problems. Although there is a substantial body of evidence for effcacious interventions for enhancing resilience and promoting mental health in typically developing children, very few programs…
Descriptors: Intervention, Evidence Based Practice, Developmental Disabilities, Resilience (Psychology)
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Jimerson, Shane R.; Graydon, Kelly; Yuen, Mantak; Lam, Shui-Fong; Thurm, Jorg-Michael; Klueva, Nadejda; Coyne, Julia H.; Loprete, Louis; Phillips, Jim – School Psychology International, 2006
Using the International School Psychology Survey (ISPS) this study aims to advance our knowledge of the characteristics, training, roles and responsibilities, challenges and research interests of school psychologists around the world. Data are presented from five countries; Australia, China (Hong Kong), Germany, Italy and Russia. The ISPS…
Descriptors: School Psychology, School Psychologists, Surveys, Counselor Characteristics
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Ritchie, Martin H. – Journal of School Psychology, 1985
Reviews the status of school psychology in Australia. Information is presented on the education system, the role of the school psychologist, historical development, special problems, contributions, and future trends in Australian school psychology. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Educational Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
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Thielking, Monica; Jimerson, Shane R. – Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 2006
School psychologists have a unique and multifaceted role within schools and must work with a variety of stakeholders. Therefore, it is important to explore and understand the perspectives of other educational professionals regarding the roles of school psychologists. This study examined the perspectives of principals (N = 21), teachers (N = 86),…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Psychologists, Counselor Role, Stakeholders