Zoe Morris Trainor

Experience

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  University of Otago

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2018

  Masters Student

  I completed my Masters research under the supervision of Dr Jamin Halberstadt in the Social Cognition lab at the University of Otago. Using data from the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study, my research looked at the relationship between trauma and religion. My thesis explored the possibility that people become more religious following traumatic events that involve death as an anxiety coping mechanism.

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  Health New Zealand | Southern

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Intern Psychologist for Older Peoples' Health and Mental Health Services for Older People. This role involved assessment and treatment with adults aged 65+ presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, usually in the context of comorbid health problems such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. In this role, I conducted and interpreted neuropsychological assessments, as well as facilitated a community-based cognitive rehabilitation and education group programme for individuals with mild cognitive impairment and their whānau. My position involved operating within an interdisciplinary team. Show less Intern Psychologist in the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry team. This role included working at the interface between psychological and physical health. I carried out assessment and treatment of general hospital patients (endocrinology, nephrology, etc) who had concurrent psychological, behavioural or interpersonal issues. I also liaised with non-psychiatric hospital staff about the psychological management of patients. I encountered a wide range of psychological problems in the context of comorbid health problems such as kidney failure, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and obesity. Show less Intern Psychology for the Early Intervention in Psychosis team. My work in this service included the assessment and treatment of adolescents and young adults (aged 18-30 years) who had experienced a first psychotic episode within the past two years. I encountered psychological problems such as depression, anxiety and adjustment in the context of psychotic symptoms or the recovery from psychotic symptoms, such as auditory hallucinations and delusions. My work involved collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care. Show less

  • Clinical Psychology Intern

    Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  • clinical psychologist

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  • Clinical Psychology Intern

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
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  Department of Corrections NZ

  Dec 2018 - May 2022

  Clinical Psychologist

  As a Clinical Psychologist for the Department of Corrections, my role involves clinical and risk assessment, treatment of offenders who are at high risk of re-offending, and provision of psychological advice and consultation to stakeholders. I work in both prison and probation settings with a wide range of offenders.

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  Balanced - The Path to Happier Relationships

  Nov 2022 - now

  Wellbeing and Mental Health Expert

  Balanced is forging a way to work on relationships that is simple, engaging, and effective. We create evidence-based educational courses and a self-growth process, all within a mobile app that's constantly growing. Our mission is to provide people with the knowledge, resources, skills, and motivation they need to create and maintain a balanced family. My role within Balanced's Science Team is multi-faceted. I am responsible for researching and producing evidence-based guidelines and resources for content related to couples, family relationships, and parenting. I use my clinical background to generate real life examples that highlight and analyse the processes that are experienced by couples in conflict or in daily family interactions. I assist in the development of exercises based on various therapeutic approaches (e.g., Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment, Systems). My role involves regular collaborating with the Content and Product teams, where I am involved in the process of generating fresh ideas for content, as well as for solving product problems with science and innovative ideas. Show less