Judi established herself in private practice as a Psychologist in 1996. Her practive has since evolved into her current business known as Alternatives. Judi’s expertise is in achieving positive behavioural change. She works with clients to challenge, extend capabilities, and practise and embed new skills in a supportive manner.
Services undertaken by Judi Pears
Judi offers a range of services including business & life coaching, mediation/conflict resolution, group facilitation, counselling, and rehabilitation services. Her work focuses on helping people develop more effective skills, build better relationships, and improve their well-being, and includes:
• Self-management skills.
• Improving relationships.
• Building resilience.
• Overcoming old habits or behaviours which affect well-being and performance.
Some background information
Prior to establishing her own business, Judi worked in management, counselling, training, and teaching roles. This exposure to different industry groups as well as to corporate, government and community work environments has been valuable in helping her understand the different demands of work environments.
Judi gained her Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychology in 1992, and later returned to complete a Masters Degree in Organisational Psychology. She is an active member of several professional assocaitions including the Australian Psychological Society, the College of Organisational Psychologists, and the Coaching Psychologists Interest Group.
One of the highlights in Judi's career was undertaking volunteer consultancy work with business and government personnel in Norilsk, Siberia. This was shortly after the collapse of Communism in 1993. This group of consultants were the first Australians to visit that area of Siberia. Judi co-facilitated sessions on group processes and strategic planning, working through a translator – a real challenge to her communication skills!
Judi Pears - Adjunct Lecturer, Griffith University
Judi Pears was awarded an Adjunct Lecturer postiion with Griffith University (Mt Gravatt campus) where she works with Post-Graduate students in the Organisational Psychology program. Judi helps develop and facilitate a program of workshops to enable students to gain registration as a Psychologist. The program helps students develop their professional identity, and also addresses legal, & ethical issues which arise in the context of working as a Psychologist.
Judi Pears - School Counsellor, Moreton Bay College
Judi Pears has been working with students and staff at Moreton Bay College (Primary) for the past 5 years, providing counselling and behavioural management strategies to students, staff, and parents. In her role as school counsellor Judi also faciliates parent and class sessions on topics such as managing friendship issues, handling conflict, and improving confidence.
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