About Me

The basics
Karen has been training to become a clinical psychologist at the University of Queensland, Australia. She has also had research training at the Centre of Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia and the Social Developmental Research Group, University of Washington, Seattle.

Throughout her training she has worked with adults, young adults, children and families with a range of presentations including depression, anxiety, psychosis, behavioural disorders, ASD, ADHD, etc. Her current research interests involve the roles of families in the prevention of youth substance use and other high risk behaviours. As well as this, she has been active in children church ministry for a number of years. Karen is hoping to specialize in child and family clinical psychology.

Recent publications and presentations

Li, H. K., & Dingle, G. A. (2012). Using the Drinking Expectancy Questionnaire (revised scoring method) in clinical practice. Addictive Behaviors, 37(2), 198-204. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.10.002

Li, H. K., & White, A. (2011). Preparing for ‘Schoolies’: A pilot focus group study investigating the role of parents, media and others. Paper presented at the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2011, Hobart, Australia.

Education

PhD, University of Queensland, est 2013
Masters of Clinical Psychology, est 2013
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)(Hons I). University medal, 2008
Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Commerce. Deans Honor Roll, 2007



Accreditation/ Memberships

Associate member of the Australian Psychological Society
Fully Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
Accredited Triple P Provider (Standard, Enhanced, Primary Care Stepping Stones, Group Stepping Stones).
Youth Mental Health First Aid accredited provider