Qualifications
PhD student (current) CQ University
Master of Counselling (UNE)
Graduate Diploma in Counselling (UNE)
Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences (ACAP)
Diploma of Community Services Case Management (ACAP)
Diploma of Community Services Case Management (ACAP)
Overview
Kate has worked in educational settings for numerous years with children and adolescents. Areas of interest in which she has practised counselling include grief and loss, suicidality, self-harm, anxiety, school refusal, behaviour management, eating disorders, mood disorders, domestic violence, substance misuse and family and interpersonal relationships and trauma. Kate has presented to schools and communities on parenting adolescents, anxiety, school engagement, cyber safety and wellbeing. In addition, Kate has presented to teachers on managing challenging behaviours in the classroom and understanding mental health in students and self-care for teachers.
Research
- PhD Research Topic: The impact of anxiety on educational experiences and outcomes in senior secondary school students who reside in rural communities.
- How does optimal psychological functioning impact academic outcomes in Australian Adolescents (rural)?
Teaching/Coordination Responsibilities
- National educator Grad Dip Counselling
- Course coordinator and lecturer Grad Cert Wellbeing in School
Expert Comment Topics
Anxiety
Anxiety
Adolescents
Wellbeing
School engagement
Research and Scholarship
- The early identification of anxiety during secondary school transition.
- The Impact of Anxiety on Rural Victorian Certificate of Education Students and How Teachers Can Support Them
- Anxiety in Secondary School Transition
Harvey, K., & Clark, J. (2018). The impact of rurality on anxiety in secondary school students: A systematic review. Educational Review,72(4) 1-20. doi: 10.1080/00131911.2018.1520690
Harvey, K.A. (2020). Anxiety and students: What does anxiety look like and what can we do to minimize its impact on learning? http://publications.ieu.asn.au/2020-march-ie/7-article-index/anxiety-and-students/
Independent Education Union Research grant (2017) for primary to secondary school transition for rural students
Professional Registrations or Accreditation
Australian Counselling Association (ACA)