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A brand-new content series from Pearson Clinical Assessment. In each episode, you’ll meet someone who makes a profound difference in other people’s wellbeing every single day. From psychologists to occupational...
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A brand-new content series from Pearson Clinical Assessment.
In each episode, you’ll meet someone who makes a profound difference in other people’s wellbeing every single day.
From psychologists to occupational therapists to speech pathologists, you’ll hear about the moments that have changed their lives—and changed the lives of the people who they support.
Along the way, you’ll hear real-life stories of people’s struggle and strength – of professional intervention and inspiration – and journeys of personal discovery and recovery.
And in every episode, our guests reveal some of the proven strategies and trusted methods that have led to moments of breakthrough with their clients.
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In each episode, you’ll meet someone who makes a profound difference in other people’s wellbeing every single day.
From psychologists to occupational therapists to speech pathologists, you’ll hear about the moments that have changed their lives—and changed the lives of the people who they support.
Along the way, you’ll hear real-life stories of people’s struggle and strength – of professional intervention and inspiration – and journeys of personal discovery and recovery.
And in every episode, our guests reveal some of the proven strategies and trusted methods that have led to moments of breakthrough with their clients.
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7 APR 2025 · In this episode of Moments in Mind, we meet Renee Purcell, a psychologist based in southern Sydney, Australia who specialises in supporting children, their families, and caregivers. Renee's warm, genuine approach to psychology shines through as she shares poignant examples of how she engages clients and helps them overcome mental health challenges.
Renee's work stands out for its focus on meeting clients where they are – both literally and figuratively. Rather than conducting sessions solely in a clinical setting, Renee often takes her practice outdoors, into natural environments to facilitate therapeutic activities. Whether it's building sandcastles, kicking a soccer ball, or simply going for a mindful walk, Renee has found that immersing herself and her clients in nature can have a profoundly calming effect.
Renee's approach goes beyond just the physical setting. She also makes a concerted effort to connect with each young person on an individual level, taking the time to understand their unique interests and using that as a springboard for their work together.
For one client, it was a love of the Super Mario Bros. movie that provided the key to regulating his emotions during intense meltdowns at school. For another, it was a sensory fascination with a soft blanket that helped break down barriers and draw him into the therapeutic process.
Renee eschews clinical jargon in favour of plain English and her client-centered philosophy extends to her work with families, teachers and allied health professionals. Lasting change requires a coordinated effort, she explains, where everyone is on the same page and practicing the same techniques.
Of course, getting to that point is often no easy feat. Renee describes how many of the families she sees have already been on a challenging journey by the time they connect with her. But Renee approaches these situations with empathy and a determination to provide the tailored support each child and family needs.
Renee also explains the integral role that standardised assessments play in her work. Digital delivery of these helps engage children in the process, provides Renee with rapid results, and offers trusted validation of her hypotheses.
The podcast begins with a light-hearted anecdote from Renee’s early childhood and ends with Renee imagining her twilight years and the career highlights she will always remember.
- Find out more about https://pearsonclinical.com.au/podcast/moments-in-mind.html
- Visit the Pearson Clinical Assessment https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/
- Learn more about https://www.mindarapsychology.com.au/
Running order:
- 0:02 - Renee’s earliest childhood memory
- 0:03:25 - The principles of Renee’s approach to psychology
- 0:04:58 - The importance of what children and families do beyond therapy sessions
- 0:05:57 - Common circumstances that lead families to seek Renee’s help
- 0:07:30 - Collaborating with each child’s parents, carers, teachers, families, etc.
- 0:08:25 - Renee’s outdoor work with children
- 0:09:55 - How Renee uses technology to engage children in standardised assessments
- 0:12:05 - The value of independent, validated assessments
- 0:13:00 - How Renee used a song to help a boy with autism regulate his emotions
- 0:17:00 - How Renee used sensory strategies to help a boy address aggressive behaviour
- 0:19:57 - Renee’s flexible approach to mindful exercises with children
- 0:22:36 - The value of working with children in nature and green spaces
- 0:24:00 - Memorable career moments that Renee will always remember
Disclaimer
Client details and narratives presented in this podcast have been altered or omitted to protect confidentiality and privacy. Any similarities to actual individuals, events, or circumstances are entirely coincidental. Each client interaction is unique, and the outcomes or breakthroughs described are specific to the individuals involved. These examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as guarantees or promises of similar results for others.
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10 MAR 2025 · In this episode of Moments in Mind, we meet occupational therapist (OT) Lisa Bowker.
After sharing a little about her origin story and why she chose to become an OT, Lisa vividly describes the profound impact that OTs can have on the lives of their clients. She emphasises the importance of tailoring therapy to each client’s individual goals – such as a young woman’s desire to apply makeup independently – and how this has led to several breakthrough moments.
Lisa tells several remarkable stories of people’s courage and determination to fight back after serious injuries and during life-changing illnesses. This includes a tear-jerking moment when she helped a man with motor neurone disease to communicate his devotion for his wife.
Along the way, Lisa explains how she has used standardised assessments from early in her career, right up to the present day. And she reflects back on the moments that will stay with her forever.
This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the power of human beings to survive and strive, even in the most difficult circumstances.
- Find out more about https://pearsonclinical.com.au/podcast/moments-in-mind.html
- Visit the Pearson Clinical Assessment https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/
- Learn more about https://www.theholisticnetwork.com.au/
Running order:
- 0:03 - Explaining what occupational therapy (OT) is
- 0:04 - What led Lisa to choose OT as her career
- 0:05:45 - Lisa’s early career and how mentors and standardised assessments helped her
- 0:06:40 - Lisa’s approach to OT and tailoring therapy to each client’s aspirations
- 0:07:45 - Working with a young person who had a spinal cord injury
- 0:09:30 - The circumstances that lead people to seek Lisa’s help
- 0:11:45 - How Lisa uses standardised assessments to personalise and target her therapy
- 0:12:40 - Using a sensory profile tool to help a little boy with a spinal cord injury
- 0:15:00 - Supporting a young man after an acquired brain injury to travel on the train to work
- 0:17:00 - A breakthrough moment for a man with motor neurone disease
- 0:18:45 - A breakthrough moment for a young boy after a spinal-cord injury
- 0:20:00 - Memorable career moments that Lisa will always remember
Disclaimer
Client details and narratives presented in this podcast have been altered or omitted to protect confidentiality and privacy. Any similarities to actual individuals, events, or circumstances are entirely coincidental. Each client interaction is unique, and the outcomes or breakthroughs described are specific to the individuals involved. These examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as guarantees or promises of similar results for others.
6 MAR 2025 · Subscribe now to hear clinicians reveal the moments that changed their lives
In this trailer episode, you can hear all about Moments in Mind, a brand-new podcast coming soon from Pearson Clinical Assessment.
In every episode, you’ll meet someone who makes a profound difference in other people’s wellbeing every single day.
From psychologists to occupational therapists to speech pathologists, you’ll hear about the moments that have changed their lives – and changed the lives of the people who they support.
Along the way, you’ll hear real-life stories of people’s struggle and strength – of professional intervention and inspiration – and journeys of personal discovery and recovery.
And in every episode, our guests reveal some of the proven strategies and trusted methods that have led to moments of breakthrough with their clients.
We can’t wait to share Moments in Mind with you. Season one is coming soon to a podcast player near you. So, jump onto Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe to Moments in Mind now.
- Find out more about https://pearsonclinical.com.au/podcast/moments-in-mind.html
- Visit the Pearson Clinical Assessment https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/
A brand-new content series from Pearson Clinical Assessment. In each episode, you’ll meet someone who makes a profound difference in other people’s wellbeing every single day. From psychologists to occupational...
show more
A brand-new content series from Pearson Clinical Assessment.
In each episode, you’ll meet someone who makes a profound difference in other people’s wellbeing every single day.
From psychologists to occupational therapists to speech pathologists, you’ll hear about the moments that have changed their lives—and changed the lives of the people who they support.
Along the way, you’ll hear real-life stories of people’s struggle and strength – of professional intervention and inspiration – and journeys of personal discovery and recovery.
And in every episode, our guests reveal some of the proven strategies and trusted methods that have led to moments of breakthrough with their clients.
show less
In each episode, you’ll meet someone who makes a profound difference in other people’s wellbeing every single day.
From psychologists to occupational therapists to speech pathologists, you’ll hear about the moments that have changed their lives—and changed the lives of the people who they support.
Along the way, you’ll hear real-life stories of people’s struggle and strength – of professional intervention and inspiration – and journeys of personal discovery and recovery.
And in every episode, our guests reveal some of the proven strategies and trusted methods that have led to moments of breakthrough with their clients.
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