User:KATE HERLIHY

About Me:
I am a student at the University of Canberra, currently pursuing my degree in Psychology. Before this, I completed my undergraduate degree and a graduate diploma in visual art at the Australian National University. My academic journey is enhanced by a diverse range of interests, including snowboarding, skateboarding, and my deep appreciation for the mountains.

Having spent a lifetime working with animals in private enterprise, I have made the decision to transition into a career in psychology.

I believe in the significance of overall well-being, emphasising the importance of physical fitness and the practice of yoga in my life.

Additionally, I have a strong affinity for the art of glass blowing. One of the highlights of my art career, was when my artwork was featured in the Aperto Vetro- a glass art exhibition in Venice in 1998. I dedicated many years to creating glass art at Canberra Glassworks, where I transformed molten glass into captivating pieces. Interestingly the topic of my artwork was psychological themes like the things that we choose to hide and reveal within our personalities.

Within the realm of psychology, my areas of expertise and interest encompass motivation, personality dynamics, and the complexities of behavioral disorders. My particular focus lies in understanding and working with juvenile populations, particularly children, with the ultimate aim of positively impacting their lives.

Interests:

 * Snowboarding


 * Hiking
 * Yoga
 * Glass blowing
 * Business development
 * Horse riding
 * Scuba diving and snorkelling
 * Animal training
 * Snowsports instructor training Perisher
 * Horse riding Instructor
 * Venice Biennale Glass Art

Areas of interest in Psychology include:

 * Motivation and emotion
 * Personality studies
 * Behavioural Disorders
 * Juvenile children

Work History

 * Dog and Cat Grooming Previous business Wolfy's VIP Ainslie
 * Cats @ The Whole Kitten Caboodle- my current cat grooming business
 * Dogs Best Friend pet styling
 * Canberra Glassworks

Book chapter I'm working on:

 * Motivation and emotion (2023)
 * Treatment motivation in substance use disorder

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