Dr Nicole Carvill on why paediatric psychology is about the heart and head

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Moments in Mind

Pearson Clinical Assessment

13 episodes

1 week ago

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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Dr Nicole Carvill on why paediatric psychology is about the heart and head

Moments in Mind

26 minutes

4 months ago

Dr Nicole Carvill on why paediatric psychology is about the heart and head

To wrap up season one of Moments in Mind, we meet Dr Nicole Carvill who runs Think Psychologists in Geelong, Australia. In conversation with host Andy McLean, Nicole shares some of the highlights from her decades working in the disability sector with neurodivergent children, young people, and their families and carers.
We learn about Nicole’s upbringing and how growing up with her late brother, who had a disability, gradually drew her towards specialising in her chosen field. She reflects on how becoming a parent to neurodivergent kids also influenced her professionally. And she explains what it means to run a warm and welcoming psychology clinic that views every child “through the lens of a psychologist and the heart of a parent”.
Along the way, Nicole shares some practical insights for clinicians, educators and families, and explains how she gets the maximum benefit from standardised assessments – before, during and after they are conducted. Nicole also reflects on the additional impact she made as an educator with Pearson Clinical professional development.

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Running order:

0:03:00 - Nicole explains how her family upbringing indirectly led her to pursue paediatric psychology in the disability sector
0:05:00 - Nicole explains what working memory is and why it’s so crucial for children
0:07:00 - Nicole discusses a courageous leap of faith in her career
0:09:00 - Nicole explains how becoming a parent changed her professional outlook
0:14:00 - Nicole explains how she carefully guides children and families through the assessment process
0:19:00 - Nicole reflects on her work with Pearson Professional Learning, and how that amplifies the impact she can have for educators, children, and families
0:20:20 - Nicole’s advice for professionals who are new to standardised assessments
0:21:30 - A breakthrough moment that changed the course of a teenager’s academic journey for the better
0:23:30 - Nicole reflects on the career moments she 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.