Cher McGillivray

Qualifications: PhD, Clinical Psychologist, MPsych(ClinPsych), GDipPsySc, GDipPsych, MAPS 

Dr Cher McGillivray is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Bond University, within the Faculty of Society & Design. Cher is also registered Clinical Psychologist, Coordinator of Masters of Psychology Programs (Clinical & Professional), researcher, speaker, writer and media commentator on children, families and community wellbeing. 

Cher focuses on positive social change and advocates for the rights and wellbeing of children and restoring familial foundations for families and communities that care for them. Her research endeavours on childhood maltreatment, complex trauma and posttraumatic growth aim to foster a deeper understanding of these critical issues, facilitating more effective responses within the realms of policy, public health, and the legal system to better respond and ultimately prevent of childhood maltreatment. 
 
She has developed the Parenting Beyond Trauma Intervention, Moral Injury and Childhood Maltreatment Assessment Measures, and continues to research in the areas of moral injury, self-compassion, mindfulness, and posttraumatic growth. Her research also involves bridging the gap between victim and victim offenders to ultimately empower victims and reduce gendered based violence.