In collaboration with Monash University, we invite you to a guest lecture with Dr. Christine Bhat, the 73rd President of the American Counseling Association.
This free event, open to all ACA counsellors and students, will take place at the Monash Clayton Campus and also accessible online via Zoom.
Dr. Bhat, a globally respected figure in the counselling profession, is not only a distinguished professor at Ohio University but also holds a deep personal connection to Melbourne, where she previously worked as a psychologist and counsellor. She is an alumna of Monash University, having earned her master’s degree in Organisational Psychology. With her extensive international experience, including leadership roles in the American Counseling Association and her dedication to mentoring the next generation of professionals, Dr. Bhat brings a wealth of knowledge to share with student counsellors.
Her presentation will focus on Psychological Capital (PsyCap), a powerful framework developed by Luthans (2002) that centers on four key psychological assets, known as HERO: Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism. These resources have been shown to be vital in personal and professional development, helping individuals navigate challenges and pursue success.
Event Details
Date: Monday, 4 November 2024, 11.00 am to 12.00 pm
Location: Monash University, Clayton Campus (map) – Learning and Teaching Building, Rooms 2.32 and 2.33 & Online
In-person attendees may enjoy a 30-minute networking session with refreshments following the lecture.
Reserve Your Spot
This event is free and will be held both in-person (Monash, Clayton) and online (Zoom). We encourage you to reserve your spot early for this exclusive event, whether you plan to attend in person or online.
Presentation Abstract
Psychological Capital [PsyCap] (Luthans 2002) is comprised of the psychological assets of
- Hope (persevering toward goals and, when necessary, redirecting paths to goals in order to succeed);
- Efficacy (having confidence (self-efficacy) to take on and put in the necessary effort to succeed at challenging tasks;
- Resilience (when beset by problems and adversity, sustaining and bouncing back and even beyond to attain success; and
- Optimism (making a positive attribution about succeeding now and in the future); (Luthans et al., 2007, p. 3).
Known by the acronym HERO, PsyCap has been validated internationally and is a valuable tool for counselors and their clients. PsyCap is amenable to interventions focused on increasing it, or it can decrease when we become discouraged by setbacks.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about positive psychological resources through the framework of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) and its components of Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism (HERO).
- Consider how they may measure, develop, and utilize HERO assets in themselves and their clients.
References
- Luthans, F. (2002). The need for and meaning of positive organization behavior. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 23(6), 695-706. https://doi.org/10.1002/job.165
- Luthans, F., Youssef, C. M., & Avolio, B. (2007). Psychological capital: Developing the human competitive edge. Oxford University Press
Biography
Christine Suniti Bhat, Ph.D., LPC and LSC, Ohio, USA
Dr. Christine Suniti Bhat (Chris) is the elected 73rd President of the American Counseling Association (ACA). She is a professor in the Department of Counseling & Higher Education at Ohio University where she trains master’s and PhD students to become licensed professional counselors, licensed school counselors, certified rehabilitation counselors, and counselor educators and supervisors. She takes immense joy in mentoring doctoral and master’s students and new professionals, and she emphasizes engagement and leadership in the counseling profession. Chris is an Indian, Australian, and U.S. citizen. In Melbourne, she worked as a counselor with people who were experiencing unemployment and she was a psychologist with the Australian military. She earned a master’s degree in Organisational Psychology from Monash university. India was her first home. Chris has served in a variety of leadership roles in counseling organizations. Her recent publications have been on leadership, mentoring, strengths development, and group counseling. Chris is a licensed school counselor and a licensed professional counselor in Ohio and she is a resolute advocate of Counselor Professional Identity.
Professional Affiliations
Ohio University, American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Association for Multicultural Counseling, Association for Specialists in Group Work, Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society, Ohio School Counselor Association, Ohio Counseling Association.
