Dr. David Kaye PhD ACS obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Monash University, an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited undergraduate psychology major from Swinburne University and post graduate training in counselling psychology at RMIT University. He completed his doctorate examining the intrapersonal impact of interpersonal dynamics under the supervision of Dr. John Cone, Consultant Psychiatrist and was awarded a PhD in metaphysics in February 2000.
David attended extensive documented professional supervision with amongst others, Dr. Jim Penney, Consultant Psychologist and Dr. John Cone, Consultant Psychiatrist.
David’s early research was in the area of chronic schizophrenia at Mont Park Psychiatric Hospital in Melbourne and the Victorian Transcultural Psychiatry Unit. He has conducted extensive research into schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, ptsd, vicarious traumatisation, pathological addictions, sexual disorders, the self and the theory and practice of psychotherapy.
David is the pioneer of Self Empowerment Therapy which is derived from his research into the self.
Publications CROSSROADS: Your Journey Within. Melbourne Books June 2002.
The Five Minute Therapist. Karmalot Publishing May 2018.
In edition: Self Empowerment Therapy: Strategies for survival in a precarious age.
Research Completed
The link between irrational beliefs and anger: A review of Cognitive Behavioural Theory.
A psychological study of vicarious trauma: definitions and assumptions.
Self Discrepancies and Effects of Emotions and Life Satisfaction. Currently under consideration for publication.
Blame Gabriel: Acute Grief Following Death of a Loved One – A Case Study of Self Empowerment Outcome Focused Therapy – Currently under consideration for publication.
Proposed and/or underway Research Programs
Efficacy of Self Empowerment Therapy in the treatment of ptsd amongst returning combat veterans: A randomised placebo controlled trial. https://ptsdstudy.blogspot.com/
Efficacy of Self Empowerment Therapy, mindfulness meditation and placebo in the treatment of vicarious trauma amongst serving police officers.
Efficacy of Self Empowerment Therapy in the treatment of depression.
Therapeutic effects of Self Empowerment Therapy as a single session therapy. Pilot Study.
Study of Self Empowerment Therapy as Single Session Therapy (n=1000).
AKI minimization study. ETRI.
Professional Development & Training Programs Developed, Conducted & Planned
Submitted tender: Empowering men as role models for preventing violence against women and their children via Self Empowerment Therapy. Budget
Group Professional Training & Development Programs in Spitting the Dummy: Anger Management, Leadership, Self & Integrity Management, Anger & Vicarious Trauma Management.
THE ATRI CLINIC is the clinical arm of Australian Trauma Research Institute.
The ATRI Clinic provides assessment and treatment utilizing evidence based interventions.
Specialties
Depression
Relationship Issues
PTSD
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Sex Therapy
Issues
Addiction
Alcohol Abuse
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Behavioural Issues
Bereavement
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality
Career Guidance
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Family Conflict
Gambling
Infertility
Infidelity
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Narcissistic Personality
Obesity
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Sexual Addiction
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Abuse
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Weight Loss
Women's Issues
Impulse Control Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Psychosis
Thinking Disorders
Types of Therapy
Self Empowerment Therapy
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Eclectic
Humanistic
Person-Centred
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
Strength-Based
Transactional Analysis
Trauma Focused
Modality
Individuals
Couples
Family
Groups
http://www.thefiveminutetherapist.blogspot.com
Group Professional Training & Development Programs in Anger Management, Leadership, Self & Integrity Management, Anger & Vicarious Trauma Management.
David is the pioneer of Self Empowerment Therapy which is a research and evidnece based therapeutic modality.
Dr. David Kaye PhD ACS
Therapist/Author/ Associate Professor (Research & Innovation)
The ATRI Clinic
Australian Trauma Research Institute
Level 4, Suite 406, 12 O'Connell Street Sydney NSW 2000
All Mail to: GPO Box 5249 Sydney NSW 2001
For Appointments: 0417 553 883
Email: theatriclinic@gmail.com