In this webinar, Liel Bridgford explores the impact not only of a notification but also more broadly how psychologists manage various risks and the impact on the therapeutic relationship.
Issues and concepts that will be covered:
- Risk we encounter as psychologists
- Factors that get in the way of working effectively with risk
- Myth busting
- Using the social model of disability in risk management
- Caring for the therapeutic relationship in risk management
Key take-aways:
- Key considerations when managing risk in psychological practice
- Strategies to prioritise and maintain therapeutic relationships while managing high risk
- The importance of self-regulation while managing risk with clients
- Why and how to use the social model of disability in risk management
About our presenter: Liel Bridgford
Liel Bridgford is a Psychologist, writer and educator based in Naarm. A proud disabled, immigrant and genderqueer femme, Liel uses she/they pronouns.
Liel is founder and director of Kultivate, an organisation focused on advancing wellbeing, equity, inclusion, and disability justice for disabled and multiply marginalised people. Kultivate's mission is rooted in equity, community, mindfulness, and empowerment. Her vision through Kultivate is to create an equitable and inclusive society where all disabled and multiply marginalised people thrive.
Liel has been recognised as the Winner of the Brenda Gabe Leadership Award in 2025, an Honoree for Diversability 2024 D-30 Disability Impact List, an ABC TOP 5 Arts resident, and a 2023 Melbourne Awards finalist for Access and Inclusion. Liel has appeared on various radio, podcast, and TV programs including ABC news, SBS, 3RC Radio and others and has facilitated presentations and workshops across Australia and internationally.
Webinar timing: 7:00 – 8:00 pm AEST
Access to the recording of this webinar: A recording of this webinar will be available through the CPD Webinar Library, but for the best experience and the opportunity to ask your questions, join us live. Everyone who registers will be advised via email as soon as the recording is available. Members have unlimited access to the recording, and non-members will have access for 6 months.