Cecily Young
School of Psychology
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and am a Registered Psychologist (endorsed in the area of Clinical Psychology and recognised as a Board Approved Supervisor by the Psychology Board of Australia).
My research interests focus perinatal mental health, child development, and understanding the impact of complex trauma.
My research interest include perinatal mental health, child development, and understanding the impact of complex trauma. My doctoral thesis was a qualitative exploration of parents' perspectives on resilience in the transition to parenthood. I am passionate about knowledge translation and partnering with the systems that surround and support families. Of particular interest is better understanding and supporting families living with psychosocial risk including those who engage with child welfare systems.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2015 - ongoing Doctoral Candidate University of Adelaide 2010 - ongoing 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 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.
Scopus9 WoS4 Europe PMC22020 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.
Scopus9 WoS7 Europe PMC52019 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.
Scopus30 WoS24 Europe PMC92014 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.
Scopus13 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 Multisystemic Resilience: Adaptation and Transformation in Contexts of Change (pp. 57-77). Oxford University PressNew York.
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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.
Healthy Development Adelaide Travel Grant 2018
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 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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