Overview

Stalking is a complex phenomenon and involves a repeated pattern of unwanted and intrusive behaviour which may be reasonably expected to cause fear in a victim. As it involves a pattern of behaviour instead of a single stand-alone act, it is often misidentified by victims and professionals. Stalking can occur in the context of the end of an intimate relationship, but can also occur in other situations — such as harassment directed at professionals.

This webinar will support practitioners in identifying stalking, noting the typologies of stalkers and providing psychological care to victims. It is designed to support mental health professionals to identify and work with individuals who are being stalked.

Level of Learning

Intermediate. This activity is targeted to those who have some previous learning on the topic.

Duration of access

Access to the recordings and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality.

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Activity details 

• On-demand webinar recording 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• understand what stalking is according to the relevant legislative frameworks in Australia,

• identify different types of stalking and typologies of stalkers, and

• consider relevant safety needs and interventions for victims.

Presenter(s)

Dr Ahona Guha

About the presenter(s)

Dr Ahona Guha, DPsych, is a clinical and forensic psychologist in Melbourne, Australia. She works at Forensicare in the Problem Behaviour Program and in private practice. She writes about a range of psychology topics at Psychology Today. You can find her on Instagram and you can visit her website.