Research HDR Candidate Profiles Adrienne Sng
Adrienne Sng
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Adrienne Sng

Qualifications
- MPsych (Clinical), James Cook University, Australia, 2007-2012
- Non-Profit Management Programme for the 21st Century, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, 2012
- Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment, WSQ ACTA, 2012
- PGD (Marital and Family Therapy), Counselling and Care Centre co-joint Birkbeck College, University of London, UK, 2000-2001
- BPsych, Murdoch University Perth, Australia, 1992-1996
Biography
Adrienne’s interest is in examining how to promote adolescents’ well-being through strength-based interventions. Her other areas of research interest include youth-at-risk, building resilience and self-control. Adrienne is a Clinical Psychologist who has over 20 years of experience working with children, youth and families. As a practitioner, she conducts training and talks to schools, social service agencies, and in organizations. Beyond her PhD and Clinical practice, Adrienne is also a two-term NCSS Social Service Fellow, and she sits on the board of a charity governing Youth Services and Casework & Counselling.
Thesis Title
Promoting adolescents’ wellbeing through a gratitude intervention
Advisory Panel
Primary: A/Prof Nerina Caltabiano, Secondary: Dr Smita Singh
Research Interests
- Youth-at-risk – wellbeing, autonomy, self-control, hope
- Adventure Therapy – resilience, self-esteem
- Strength-based Interventions - gratitude