I see a lot written about "attachment styles" but so much of it is wrong! Some recent findings in the psychological literature that may surprise you: 1. There is no such thing as a secure attachment style! When we study adults we find it much more informative to talk about

A bonus free event during #AACBT23 in Double Bay this October - the Early Career Network Meeting! Thank you to Black Dog Institute for their support of the next generation of CBT :) Any scientific program ticket holder may attend! Conference tix: bit.ly/AACBT23_tix

Extended single session exposure = as effective in less time than multi session. BUT not being used. # of barriers to real world use to break down (eg Medicare rebates, therapist beliefs) #CBT #AACBT23 Prof Bronwyn Graham AACBT

@ronankng presenting for the first time at #AACBT2023 on emotional regulation and interactions with perfectionism @sh_visvalingam

Superstar ⁦@ronankng⁩ gave a fabulous presentation on perfectionism in university students at #aacbt2023. Emotional response to academic feedback dependent on emotion regulation abilities. #undergrad #proudsupervisor PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ⁩ ⁦AACBT⁩

Did you know that hoarding disorder affects about 715,000 Australians? Read about what causes hoarding disorder and treatment in an article written by Prof Melissa Norberg: theconversation.com/why-do-people-… #hoardingdisorder #mentalhealth @cacw_mq @macquarieuniceh Professor Melissa Norberg (she/her)

In the lead up to Macquarie University Academic Staff Awards next Wednesday 15th November, we are celebrating the PSYCHSCIENCES@MQ award finalists. Congrats to Dr Jonathan David, PhD as a finalist for the Excellence in Higher Degree Research Award! mq.edu.au/thisweek/2023/…

A horrible but extremely important study here. I have said for years that we don’t place enough focus on just how many sex offenders are in our society, which increases victim prejudice and victim blaming. We always hear ‘1 in 4 girls will be abused’ or ‘1 in 3 women will be

Dr David Jonathan David, PhD 🎉🥳 Thank you for the past 4 years! You were an amazing student. I look forward to hearing about the amazing research you’ll do in 🇨🇦.

Do you buy things you don’t need, like that lettuce you’ll turn into a salad but never do? What about saving? Think you’ll fit into those pants again? Our new measure isn’t just for people hoard. ⁦Miri Forbes⁩ Jonathan David, PhD⁩ ⁦⁦⁦⁦⁦ psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi…

Yesterday the amazing @sh_visvalingam submitted her PhD thesis on perfectionism. A quick celebration before she rushed off to teach class. Natasha Magson

Presented my PhD research at #ICBA2024 on the motivations related to compulsive buying-shopping and hoarding disorders Professor Melissa Norberg (she/her) Miri Forbes

Great symposium chaired by Dr Marc Potenza on Gambling, ranging from talks about gambling motives to a new CBT4CBT app for problem gambling #ICBA2024. With Shane W Kraus , Dr Gemma Mestre-bach and Christopher Floyd

Should hoarding be classified as a behavioral addiction rather than an OCRD? Professor Melissa Norberg (she/her) discussed this at her hoarding symposium yesterday, with Dr Richard Moulding, Dr Muller, and Dr Soriano-Mas. #ICBA2024

Attention Australian registered psychologists who specialise in anxiety! We need your insights! Help us shape the future of anxiety treatment by completing our online survey. 🌟 Your input could make a big difference. Learn more and get involved here: melissanorberg.com/current-projec…

Remember the other 'rs' that come before recycling. There are plenty to choose from. 🙂 What have we missed?

📢Spread the word. #Global #PhD #Scholarship available to study in Australia and Scotland. Help people make the change they want to make, but don't. Global Academy; Global Goals UCL Centre for Behaviour Change Academy of Social Sciences Planet Ark Landcare Australia Climate Council Tanya Plibersek Macquarie University