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Session E6

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Stream E
Saturday, May 17, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Overview

- TBC - Integrating lived experience of disability with modern psychology practice | Liel Bridgford (30 mins)


Presenter

Liel Bridgford

Integrating lived experience of disability with modern psychology practice

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Abstract

Understanding the social model of disability and how it affects psychology practice is essential to practicing safely and ethically with disabled clients. Many people with mental health challenges also experience disabilities, due to their psychological, physiological or social circumstances. Attendees at this workshop will learn critical skills in understanding disability, as well as using preferred language and inclusive practice for the disability community. Through immersive role plays, participants will reflect and improve their understanding of Lived Experience of disability, and develop essential skills in providing psychological support that is aligned with the social model of disability. Group discussions will enable participants to reflect and learn from each other about disability justice, ableism, and how to work with ‘pathology’ without pathologising clients. Interacting with a disabled Psychologist as a facilitator will provide a safe environment for participants to learn, notice and challenge their own prejudices about disabilities.

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Liel is a Psychologist, writer and educator based in Naarm who uses she/they pronouns. She is a proud disabled, immigrant, non-conforming femme. She has been recognised as an ABC TOP 5 Arts resident, served as the 2022 Editor of Writing Place Magazine, and was a 2023 Melbourne Awards finalist for Access and Inclusion. Liel appeared on various radio, podcast, and TV programs including ABC news, 3RC Radio and others. She has facilitated presentations and workshops across Australia and internationally, and was published and featured widely. Liel is founder and director of Kultivate, an organisation focussed on advancing wellbeing, equity, inclusion, and disability justice for disabled and multiply marginalised people. Kultivate's mission is rooted in equity, community, mindfulness, and empowerment. Her vision through Kultivate is to create an equitable and inclusive society where all disabled and multiply marginalised people thrive.
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