PSY Online lecture series | There’s More Than Therapy: Exploring Diverse Fields of Psychological Practice

Online lecture series | 18:00–19:30 | Open to students from all SFU locations

With the lecture series There’s More Than Therapy: Exploring Diverse Fields of Psychological Practice, students are invited to discover the wide range of professional paths psychology can open up.
In a series of online talks taking place on Tuesday evenings, speakers from diverse fields of practice share insights into their daily work, their professional journeys, and the social relevance of psychology in different contexts.
From clinical and community-based practice to politics, organizational change, and technology, the series highlights the many ways psychological expertise can make a difference.
Students from all SFU locations are welcome to join and can register with their SFU Microsoft account via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/t4BAxJ8Lrp

14 April 2026
I’m a Psychologist – Who Supports Survivors of War and Torture
Vienna | Petra Rothner-Amin

What does it mean to work as a psychologist with people whose lives have been shaped by war, torture, and institutional violence? At Hemayat – a care center for survivors of war and torture – psychological support includes work with adults, adolescents, and children through translator-supported psychotherapy, clinical psychological counselling, movement and art therapy, and group formats for both children and adults. A particular focus lies on clinical psychological diagnostics for torture survivors in line with the international standards of the Istanbul Protocol.
This talk introduces clinical psychological work with survivors of war and torture, including diagnostics, treatment, and group-based support for migrant women.
Students will gain insight into a highly meaningful field of practice and into the professional, ethical, and human challenges of working with profoundly traumatized and marginalized people.

Join online (SFU Microsoft Account required) and explore this field of psychological practice.