Cecily Young
School of Psychology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
I am a Lecturer in the School of Psychology and a Registered Psychologist (endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist). I am also a Board Approved Supervisor.
My clinical experience includes perinatal mental health, working with adult survivors of childhood trauma, completing psychological and developmental assessments, and consulting within multidisciplinary teams.
My doctoral thesis examined resilience in the transition to parenthood. I have a particular interest in qualitative research methods (including reflexive thematic analysis) but also use quantitative methods.
I am passionate about the needs and experiences of families with young children. I am particularly interested in the barriers which block access to supports and exploring the experiences of children and parents who are underrepresented in existing literature (e.g., First Nations, single-parent families, LGBTIQA+, culturally diverse).
Research interests
- Child mental health and development
- The transition to parenthood
- Supports for new parents
- Developmental and complex trauma
- Alternative care
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2024 - ongoing Clinical Lecturer University of Adelaide 2024 - 2024 Psychology Tutor University of Adelaide 2021 - 2024 Senior Psychologist Department for Child Protection 2015 - ongoing Doctoral Candidate University of Adelaide 2010 - 2022 Clinical Psychologist Effect Psychology 2010 - 2014 Clinical Psychologist Families SA 2008 - 2009 Volunteer counsellor Migrant Resource Center 2007 - 2009 Volunteer team leader Drug ARM South Australia 2006 - 2008 Psychology Tutor University of South Australia -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2015 Award Australian Postrgaduate Award - - - -
Language Competencies
Language Competency English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review Polish Can read, write, speak and understand spoken -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2015 - 2021 University of Adelaide Australia PhD 2009 - 2010 University of Adelaide Australia Master of Psychology (Clinical) 2007 - 2007 University of South Australia Australia Graduate Diploma (Jungian Studies) 2005 - 2005 University of South Australia Australia Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 2002 - 2004 University of South Australia Australia Bachelor of Psychology -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2021 Young, C., Roberts, R., & Ward, L. (2021). Enhancing resilience in the transition to parenthood: a thematic analysis of parents' perspectives.. J Reprod Infant Psychol, 39(4), 358-370.
Scopus11 WoS4 Europe PMC32020 Young, C., Roberts, R., & Ward, L. (2020). Hindering resilience in the transition to parenthood: a thematic analysis of parents' perspectives.. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 40(1), 1-14.
Scopus12 WoS7 Europe PMC72019 Young, C., Roberts, R., & Ward, L. (2019). Application of resilience theories in the transition to parenthood: a scoping review. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 37(2), 139-160.
Scopus41 WoS24 Europe PMC162014 Young, C., & Denson, L. (2014). Psychological health and provision of grandchild care in non-custodial 'baby boomer' grandparents. Journal of Family Studies, 20(1), 88-100.
Scopus15 WoS122014 Rayment, P., Young, C., & Guidolin, M. (2014). Therapeutic interventions for traumatised children in the child protection system in South Australia: matching the therapy to the child. Developing Practice: The Child, Youth and Family Work Journal, (38), 34-48. -
Book Chapters
Year Citation 2021 Young, C., & Ayers, S. (2021). Risk and resilience in pregnancy and birth. In M. Ungar (Ed.), Multisystemic Resilience: Adaptation and Transformation in Contexts of Change (pp. 57-77). Oxford University Press.
DOI Scopus6- Young, C. (n.d.). Transition to Parenthood. In Unknown Book (pp. 1-10). Wiley.
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2016 Young, C., Roberts, R., & Ward, L. (2016). Mapping perinatal research: A scoping review of resilience theory in the transition to parenthood.. In Archive of Women's Mental Health. Melbourne. -
Conference Items
Year Citation 2016 Young, C., Roberts, R., & Ward, L. (2016). Mapping perinatal research: A scoping review of resilience theory in the transition to parenthood (Poster).. Poster session presented at the meeting of Frontiers in perinatal mental health - Looking to the future.. Melbourne.
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Healthy Development Adelaide Travel Grant 2018
2025 Course Coordinator, Professional and Interpersonal Skills
2024 Tutor, Psychology Skills and Applications
2024 Guest Lecturer, Master of Psychology Program, Assessment of Infant Development
2023 and 2024 Guest Lecturer, Master of Psychology Program, Personality Assessment
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2021 - ongoing Member Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Australia 2016 - ongoing Member Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Australia 2016 - ongoing Member Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth - 2015 - ongoing Member Healthy Development Adelaide Australia 2009 - ongoing Member Australian Psychological Society Australia
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