I am an associate professor at the Centre for Wellbeing Science within the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education. My research draws on multiple fields of inquiry, including health, positive, social, personality, and developmental psychology, and public health to address the question of thriving across the lifespan. I focus on understanding, measuring, and supporting wellbeing across the lifespan. I work with schools and workplaces to examine strategies for supporting wellbeing, and bridging gaps between research and practice.I have published 3 books, over 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, and the new, freely available Palgrave Handbook of Positive Education. I have published 3 books, over 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, and the new, freely available Palgrave Handbook of Positive Education.
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is a professional organization that supports school psychologists through advocacy, professional development, and the promotion of effective practices in schools.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge offers world-class research, education, and training in the psychological sciences, focusing on the understanding of cognition, behavior, and mental health.
Did you know that the Psychology Department at Western was ranked 4th in Canada and in the top 150 Psychology Departments worldwide in the 2023 QS World University Rankings?