I am a highly motivated doctoral researcher in Developmental and Health Psychology, with a record of success in clinical research and teaching. I have experience in psychological assessment, including the administration and interpretation of the MMPI-II, Wechsler IQ, and Stanford-Binet IQ tests. This expertise allows me to effectively contribute to the field of clinical psychology. I have delivered and evaluated the assessments of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses while actively participating in innovative research focusing on mind-mindedness training for caregivers of socially anxious children. My collaborative endeavours and specialized training in Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) at the Anna Freud Centre have further solidified my commitment to mental health care. I am eager to contribute to leading-edge research in Clinical or Health Psychology, foster interdisciplinary connections at the University of St Andrews, and deliver engaging educational experiences that cultivate critical thinking and evidence-based practices. Also passionate about studying and understanding the diversity of cultures, particularly those originating from WEIRD countries. My goal is to ensure that my research and clinical practice are culturally inclusive and applicable across a wide range of populations.
- Provided in-service training in guidance for teachers and students
- Immense ability to maintain strong productive relationships in a positive confident and culturally sensitive manner with other staff, parents, students and community
- Adapting curriculum to fit student needs, provided individual and small-group instruction when necessary
- Establishing and reinforcing standards of behavior
- Creating opportunities for children to further develop language, social, and motor skills.
- Excellent at communicating with parents to share information on daily routines or issues
- Creative lesson planning
- Advised administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline
- Experienced in assisting students individually and in groups
- Evaluated need for follow-up services after providing course of therapeutic treatment.
- Recommended possible treatments and solutions to manage problems.
- Delivered workshops for families during the academic year
- Instructed advanced grammar lessons to enhance overall language proficiency.
- Utilized technology effectively in the classroom to modernize teaching methods.
- Taught spelling, pronunciation, and sentence structure to establish a solid foundation in language.
- Prepared students for standardized tests, which contributed to their successful performance.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Supported children's development through play-based activities, fostering social, emotional, and educational growth.
- Enhanced vocabulary development by incorporating singing, storytelling, and role-play activities.
- Implemented safeguarding procedures to effectively monitor and protect children.
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Clinical & Psychological Training:
- Certified Adolescent Therapist – Institute for Psychological Assistance
- Certified Child Therapist – Institute for Psychological Assistance (IPA)
- Attachment Parenting Certification – Alzahra University
- Anger Management for Kids & Adolescents Certification – Alzahra University
- Child Psychotherapy Training – Alzahra University
- Art Therapy Workshop – Mehr-Pendar Psychological Clinic
- First 1000 Days of Life Workshop – Mehr-Pendar Psychological Clinic
Dr.Daniel R. Hale, Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University. D.Hale@hw.ac.uk
Dr.Emily J. E. Messer, Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University. E.J.E.Messer@hw.ac.uk