Who is behind CKC?

Kirrilie is the director of Developing Minds Psychology and provides supervision to the team of child and adolescent psychologists who work with her there.  She also provides seminars and training for young people, teachers, health professionals and schools around Australia.

Kirrilie has received a number of awards, grants and prizes for her speaking, research and consultancy work. She has written three books about and for young people, is the developer of Calm Kid Central, and is the SA convenor of the Child, Adolescent and Family Interest group for the SA chapter of the Australian Psychological Society.

Jacinda has worked as a psychologist since 2003, working in both the public and private sectors.  Jacinda has also worked as a research psychologist with the Women’s and Children’s hospital within the neonatal department and the child nutrition team, and also for sleep clinics at Flinders University and the Repat Sleep clinic.  Through her PhD research, she is also knowledgeable in the areas of caregiving, coping, illness and grief and loss.

Taryn takes an eclectic approach as a Clinical Psychologist, and has worked in specialist settings with both adults and young people since 2000. Taryn is also the clinical programs and systems manager for Developing Minds and develops and monitors systems to make sure the practice complies with all relevant funding body (including NDIS, Medicare and others) requirements.

Kate has worked since 2010 providing support to children and young people who are encountering difficulties with their emotions, adjustment, peer and/or family relationships, behaviour or learning, as well as supporting their families. Kate has gained knowledge and experiencing through working with children and young people with a wide range of medical conditions or disabilities and has specialist knowledge in the area of paediatric acquired brain injury.

Belinda has a long-standing interest in Psychology, having completed her undergraduate degree (Psychology Major) at the University of Adelaide in 1992. She then worked in the area of finance and started her family, before returning to further study in the area of Psychology. She has a First Class Psychology Honours Degree and PhD (Clinical Psychology), both from Flinders University. During her studies Belinda co-authored several articles in peer-reviewed international journals in the area of body image. Belinda strives to make the therapy process an enjoyable one for her clients, and has an appreciation for the importance of a systems-focus when working with young people and their families.

Kate has been working as a psychologist since 2004 in a public mental health setting, specialising in working with children and young people (and their families) with a wide range of emotional, social, behavioural and relational difficulties. This has included young people experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, sadness, depression, self-harming, suicidal ideation, trauma, family and relationship issues, stress, developmental disabilities (including autism spectrum disorders) and behavioural challenges.

Sandra is a social worker with over 20 years of experience working in the child and family well being and mental health fields.  She has worked in management, consultation and clinical roles within government, education and private settings.  She is passionate about helping clinicians and services to provide high quality support to families.  At Calm Kid Central, Sandra helps professionals and families learn about the Calm Kid Central program and help them access and find the resources in the program that they need.