Elizabeth Benson-Stott

Qualifications

Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Psychology, a Diploma in Counselling and a Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) from the University of Sydney.

Professional Experience

Elizabeth is the CEO and Senior Psychologist for BetterLife Directions Pty Ltd. See: www.betterlifedirections.com

Areas of Interest / Expertise

Elizabeth is interested in Indigenous culture (particularly Aboriginal culture), suicide intervention & prevention, organisational psychology, forensic psychology, educational & developmental psychology, clinical psychology, attachment theory for children & adolescents, pain management, critical incident stress debriefing, domestic and family violence, training and mentoring/coaching.

Key Publications

Benson-Stott, E.H. (2007). ‘Disconnecting and Connecting: Engaging the Client through Connecting'. Chapter 18 in Gale, F., Bolzan N. & McRae-McMahon D.(Eds) Spirited Practices - Spirituality and the Helping Professions. Allen and Unwin, Sydney.

Benson-Stott, E. (2007). ‘Connecting Theory with Life, Professionals with People, and Cohen Fellows with Each Other' (pp. 24-26) in IACAPAP Bulletin Supplement Donald J. Cohen Fellows: Remarks on the 17th IACAPAP World Congress: USA, IACAPAP The Scientific Program Committee.

Benson-Stott, E. (2006). ‘Grief & Loss: Counselling Dilemma'. Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors. V2: 4-5.

Benson, E. (2002). None of These Diseases: How to Understand and Work with Crisis in the Real World - It Can Be Decreased! In Australian Journal of Psychology V54: 14.