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Professor James Bennett-Levy is a leading academic in Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing at the University Centre for Rural Health (North Coast), affiliated with the University of Sydney. With an international reputation as a psychotherapy trainer and researcher, his work spans therapist skill development, compassion-focused therapy, and mental health in rural and Indigenous communities.
Research Interests: His research focuses on experiential processes in psychotherapy, including imagery, metaphor, and behavioral experiments. He has developed influential models like the Declarative-Procedural-Reflective and Personal Practice frameworks, emphasizing self-experiential training strategies such as Self-Practice/Self-Reflection (SP/SR).
Article Trends: Recent work addresses disaster mental health (e.g., floods, cyclones), digital social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) for Indigenous populations, and psychedelic-assisted therapy translation. His publications often intersect clinical psychology, rural health, and cultural adaptation.
Scientific Awards:
- Compassion Focused Therapy Pilot Grant (2017)
- Integrated Mental Health Atlas Grant (2015)
- Beyondblue Research Grant (2009-2014)
Teaching & Projects: He leads SP/SR-based workshops globally and co-directs the Wellmob SEWB initiative. His current projects include arts-based compassion training for Indigenous Australians and evaluating digital mental health implementation barriers.
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