Developing your professional identity as an advocate (with Sahra O’Doherty)

Psychology has traditionally focused on diagnosing mental distress in individuals, but with issues like climate change, racial injustice, and inequitable access to healthcare having an undeniable impact on the mental wellbeing of communities, how can early-career psychs update our professional identities? Today, Bron is joined by Sahra O'Doherty, psychologist and director for the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) to unpack developing a professional identity around social justice and advocacy.  Quite the juicy dilemma and we give you some kick-ass insights on 👉🏽 How to identify your values as a professional 👉🏻 Managing fears of judgement from other psychs 👉 Steps you can take to comfortably add 'advocate' to your professional identity. Mental Work is hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins, an early-career psychologist. THE END BITS Thanks so much for listening. Mental Work is the Australian podcast for early career psychologists that unpacks the everyday challenges they face, so they don’t have to go it alone.  Love the podcast? You can help keep it alive by joining our Patreon for $2 a month at patreon.com/mentalworkpodcast BIG thanks to Natasha who subscribed this week - you beauty! 🌟⭐🌟  Support the show with a one-off contribution by buying me a virtual coffee! ☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mentalwork THANK YOU Helen! 😻 Email Bron at [email protected]  Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentalworkpod Website: https://www.MentalWorkPodcast.com LINKS Book - Rage Becomes Her by Soraya Chemaly (I've read it, it's both fantastic and infuriating!): https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Rage-Becomes-Her/Soraya-Chemaly/9781471172120  Check out AAPI: https://aapi.org.au/ Sahra's psychology practice: http://www.mindscapepsychology.com.au/ CreditsHost: Dr Bronwyn Milkins (Psychologist)Producer: Michael EnglishShow art: Bronwyn MilkinsMusic: HomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.