School of Psychology-Dr Alex Main

Associate Professor Alex Main

Honorary Fellow

M.A., Ph.D., F.I.P.D., F.R.S.A.

RESEARCH:
Research and development interests have included cross-cultural psychology, intercultural communication, the psychology of religion, policing and crime, the evaluation of education and training, and art therapy.

ACTIVITIES:
Currently active in counseling and advocacy for traumatised refugees, and in art therapy. Also providing advisory services on ethnic affairs, mental health and social change. Author of 21 books, monographs and major public reports on police training, counseling, teacher education, art therapy and radio drama.

TEACHING:
Guest lectures and workshops on ethics, counseling, cultural issues and community development, at Murdoch and for various other public organizations.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

Main, A. (1994). The development of preparation courses for new academic staff. Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra.
Main, A. (1980). Encouraging Effective Learning. Scottish Academic Press.

A full list is available on request.

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