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Date
20 July 2020
Brian Draper speaks with Deborah Koder who has specialised in clinical psychology with older people for over 30 years. She has been very active in the Australian Psychological Society older persons special interest group and has been involved in a number of clinical research projects.
Dr Deborah Koder
Deborah Koder PhD, MCP, BScPsych is a clinical psychologist who has been working clinically with older adults for the past 30 years. She has taught and published in the area of applying cognitive behavior therapy to older adults with depression and anxiety, including those living with dementia. As part of Deborah's continued efforts to promote geropsychology, her PhD research investigated influences on psychologists choosing to work with older adults. Currently working as the mental health lead for a large aged care provider, she is also involved in research studies evaluating cognitive behavioral treatment programs within residential aged care settings through Swinburne University of Technology.
Deborah Koder PhD, MCP, BScPsych is a clinical psychologist who has been working clinically with older adults for the past 30 years. She has taught and published in the area of applying cognitive behavior therapy to older adults with depression and anxiety, including those living with dementia. As part of Deborah's continued efforts to promote geropsychology, her PhD research investigated influences on psychologists choosing to work with older adults. Currently working as the mental health lead for a large aged care provider, she is also involved in research studies evaluating cognitive behavioral treatment programs within residential aged care settings through Swinburne University of Technology.
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