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Dr Cara Rossi serves as a part-time Lecturer (Teaching Specialist) within Flinders University's College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. As a registered clinical psychologist and Psychology Board of Australia supervisor, she designs and delivers undergraduate and postgraduate psychology topics focused on clinical skill development and real-world application of psychological theory.
Education
- B.Psyc (Hons I) - Flinders University (2015)
- PhD (Clin Psych) - Flinders University (2019)
Her research examines teaching methodologies in clinical psychology education, particularly simulation-based learning and reflexivity development. She investigates how psychology students acquire clinical skills through role-play scenarios and simulated client interactions, addressing the critical gap between academic training and professional practice requirements. Her work also explores narrative psychology in conflict resolution contexts, examining how divergent perspectives impact reconciliation processes.
Dr Rossi's publication record shows consistent focus on moral repair mechanisms and clinical education effectiveness since 2016, with recent work appearing in the European Journal of Social Psychology. Her research demonstrates strong alignment between clinical practice and academic inquiry.
Scientific Recognition
- Vice Chancellor's Award for Doctoral Thesis Excellence (2020)
- University Medal for Academic Excellence (2020, 2016)
- Society for Australasian Social Psychologists awards (2019)
- Australian Psychological Society Prize (2016)
As an active supervisor, Dr Rossi provides placement oversight and Honours research supervision while maintaining clinical practice outside the university. Her work with the Psychology of Justice, Emotions and Morality (PsychJEM) Lab connects her teaching to broader research on interpersonal conflict resolution. She advocates for culturally responsive teaching acknowledging Kaurna land as the foundation for her instructional activities.
Dr Rossi maintains active research collaborations with Prof Lydia Woodyatt, Dr Ali Enright, and Prof Michael Wenzel through the PsychJEM Lab, focusing on interventions to improve victim-offender interactions in restorative justice contexts.
