معرفی
Dr. Sara Parsafar is a Senior Lecturer and Master of Professional Psychology Coordinator at the University of Notre Dame Australia's School of Arts & Sciences in Sydney. She holds a PhD in Psychology, MA in Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her academic roles span teaching, research coordination, and program leadership in psychology.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology
- MA in Clinical Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology
Her research focuses on Health Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, and Mental Health interventions, particularly addressing trauma, resilience, and wellbeing in diverse populations, including Indigenous Australians and refugees. She employs qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to explore lived experiences and cultural contexts. Dr. Parsafar supervises PhD, Master's, and Honours students in areas like interpersonal relationships, trauma, and cross-cultural psychology.
Awards:
- Excellence Award in Teaching (Charles Darwin University, 2023)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020)
She contributes to community engagement through Gundirr Psych Plus Services and maintains professional affiliations with AHPRA, APS, ISTSS, and ASTSS. Her teaching spans ethics, psychological assessments, traumaology, and professional research projects.
