Paul Stevenson
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Paul Joseph Stevenson OAM (born 12 September 1955) is an Australian psychologist
and a recognised authority within the fields of psychological trauma
, posttraumatic stress disorder, stress management
and psychological recovery from disaster incidents.
; a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Queensland
; a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of Queensland
; and a Master of Psychology degree from the University of Queensland
.
in 2002 and 2005; the Marriott bombing
(Jakarta) in 2003; the Australian Embassy Bombing in 2004; the Indian Ocean Tsunami recovery in 2004/5; and the Victorian Bushfires in 2009. Stevenson suggests that the traditional method of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing needs to be used with caution, and suggests that an eclectic and humanitarian approach is necessary for stress and trauma response.
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
and a recognised authority within the fields of psychological trauma
Psychological trauma
Psychological trauma is a type of damage to the psyche that occurs as a result of a traumatic event...
, posttraumatic stress disorder, stress management
Stress management
Stress management is the alteration of stress and especially chronic stress often for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.Stress produces numerous symptoms which vary according to persons, situations, and severity. These can include physical health decline as well as depression. According...
and psychological recovery from disaster incidents.
Education
Stevenson holds a Certificate in Social Welfare from the Southbank InstituteSouthbank Institute
Southbank Institute of Technology is a TAFE college located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It has campuses in the suburbs of South Brisbane, Morningside and Kangaroo Point. The institute has a total enrolment of about 30,000 students ....
; a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
; a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
; and a Master of Psychology degree from the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
.
Professional career
Stevenson has wide experience in general and trauma counseling, including on-site involvement with the Moura Mine Disaster in 1994; the Port Arthur Massacre (Australia) in 1996; the Thredbo landslide in 1997; the Bali bombingsBali bombings
Bali bombings can refer to either of two separate incidents on the Indonesian island of Bali:* The 2002 Bali bombings, occurred on 12 October 2002 in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali...
in 2002 and 2005; the Marriott bombing
2003 Marriott Hotel bombing
The 2003 Marriott Hotel bombing occurred on 5 August 2003 in Mega Kuningan, South Jakarta, Indonesia. A suicide bomber detonated a car bomb outside the lobby of the JW Marriott Hotel, killing twelve people and injuring 150. All those killed were Indonesian with the exception of one Dutch...
(Jakarta) in 2003; the Australian Embassy Bombing in 2004; the Indian Ocean Tsunami recovery in 2004/5; and the Victorian Bushfires in 2009. Stevenson suggests that the traditional method of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing needs to be used with caution, and suggests that an eclectic and humanitarian approach is necessary for stress and trauma response.
Critical recognition
- Member of the Order of Australia
- Past National President of the Australian College of Clinical Psychologists
- Current National President of the Australian Association of Psychologists
Publications
- Stevenson, Paul. 2008. Best Practice for Human Services. Southport: Access Psychology.
- Stevenson, Paul. 2006. Are We There Yet? A Brief Strategy for Planning and Evaluation for the Human Services. Southport: Access Psychology.
- Stevenson, Paul. 2006. Postcards from Ground Zero. Burleigh: Zeus Publications.
External links
- http://www.accesspsychology.com Professional Website
- http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2011/09/trauma-counselling-dr-paul-stevenson.html?site=widebay&program=612_evenings Interview on ABC Radio, 28/9/11