Jemima Bem

Jemima Bem is a researcher at the School of Psychology, affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide. She is currently pursuing the combined degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Psychology (Clinical), with a focus on understanding the mechanisms of self-forgiveness, particularly in addressing non-moral shame arising from adverse life events like interpersonal trauma or chronic illness.

• Research Focus: Self-forgiveness in clinical contexts
• Key Themes: Non-moral shame, resilience, guilt, trauma, chronic illness, meaning-making, self-acceptance

Her work aims to develop interventions for treating non-moral shame, a challenging clinical issue, and promoting psychological well-being through hope and adaptive coping strategies.