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Dr John Ashfield - Curricula Vitae
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Cultural Studies (MCS)
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Pastoral Theology (BPTh)
Graduate Diploma in Group Work (Grad Dip GW)
Associate Diploma in Social Work (Ass Dip SW)
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Professional Associations
Director, Australian Institute of Male Health and Studies
Member, Editorial Board, International Journal for Family and Research Policy
Member, Editorial Executive Board, New Male Studies: An International Journal
Member, Society of Counselling and Psychotherapy Educators, Australia
Member, Centre for Rural Health and Community Development, University of South Australia (CRHaCD)
Clinical Member, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Publications
BOOKS
Doing Psychotherapy with Men: Practicing Ethical Psychotherapy and Counselling with Men. Australian
Institute of Male Health and Studies, and Amazon, 2011
Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family: A Resource Book for Good Mental Health. Beyondblue,
Australia, 2004-2011
Matters for Men: Staying Healthy and Keeping Life on Track. Australian General Practice, Network/ Men’s
Health SA/ Peacock Publications, Australia, 2007
The Nature of Men: Elements of Masculine Psychology. Regional Health Services Program, Country
Health South Australia, 2004
The Making of a Man: Recovering Masculinity and Manhood in the Light of Reason. Peacock
Publications, Australia, 2004
Dictionary of Medical and Pharmaceutical Terms For Bereavement and Palliative Care Counsellors.
Calvary Hospital, South Australia, 1998
BOOK CHAPTERS
Ashfield, J., The Nature of Male Coping as a Key Insight for Mental Health Practice, in: Francis, A.P (Ed).
Social Work in Mental Health: Contexts and theories for practice, India, Sage Publications, 2014
Ashfield, J., The Dilemma for Men Experiencing Relationship Violence & Men and Separation, in: Koch, K
(Ed). Relationships, Separation and Divorce: A practical guide for difficult times, Relationships in Transition,
Australia, 2013
RECENTLY PUBLISHED PAPERS (authored or co-authored):
Ashfield, J. (2012) 'Towards an integrated perspective on gender, masculinity, and manhood'. (In: New
Male Studies: An International Journal. Issue 1, No 1)
Misan, G. & Ashfield, J. (2011) 'Male health: facts, determinants and national and South Australian
policy responses'. (In: Public Health Bulletin, S.A. - Rural Health Edition. Vol. 8, No 1, P 33)
PUBLISHED HEALTH PROMOTION RESOURCES
Ashfield, J. & Smith, A (2015) 'Facts about Suicide', Australian Institute of Male Health and Studies
Ashfield, J., Smith, A. & Macdonald, J (2015) 'Men, Unemployment and Suicide: Key points as guidelines
for appropriate research and program design pertaining to suicide prevention of men', Australian
Institute of Male Health and Studies & Men’s Health Information and Resource Centre, University of Western
Sydney
Men’s Health Promotion Brochures (40 x brochures on a variety of topics), University of South Australia,
and, Australian Institute of Male Health and Studies, 2014
Men’s Health Tool Kit (contributor), Cabrini Health, Foundation 49, Australia, 2008
Managing the Pressures of Farming (editor, SA version), Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and
Safety, 2006
Eating Better While on the Road (Ed), (men's health promotion booklet), Country Health SA, 2006
Becoming a Dad (Ed), (men’s health promotion booklet), Country Health SA, 2006
Now I’m a Dad (Ed), (men’s Health promotion booklet), Country Health SA, 2006
Preventative Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training Program: Men in Communities Program, Statewide farmers peer support training program, Australian Institute of Male Health and Studies, 2006 - 2012
A Framework and Resources for Bereavement Counselling Practice, Calvary Hospital, South Australia,
1998
CONFERENCE PAPERS
Ashfield, J. (2011) ‘Engaging more effectively with men in rural mental health’, Australian Psychological
Society, SA Rural and Remote Conference, Adelaide, conference proceedings
Ashfield, J. (2009) ‘Demystifying mental health’, Frontier Services, National Conference, Sydney,
conference proceedings
Ashfield, J. (2006) ‘Succession for families: relationships and communication’, Department of Primary
Industries and Resources of South Australia, unpublished conference paper
Ashfield, J. (2009) ‘Gender and cultural competency in health care’, Frontier Services, National
Conference, Sydney, conference proceedings
Ashfield, J. (2009) ‘Mental health in the bush: issues, problems, disorders, and managing risk’, Frontier
Services, National Conference, Sydney, conference proceedings
Mass Media Publications & Commentary
Men’s health and issues columnist for:
- South Australian Stock Journal
- Port Lincoln Times
- Transcontinental News
- Monitor News
Published articles in:
- Australian Doctor newspaper
- Southern Cross Newspaper
- Australian Journal of Agriculture
- Crikey.com
- Beyondblue Rural Bulletin
- Foundation 49 Magazine (Men’s Health, Australia)
- New Horizons Health Magazine (Bermuda)
Series Consultant and Commentator
PBA FM Radio:
- In Search of a Good Death
- Living Outback
- Creative Male Ageing
Radio interviews:
- ABC Radio National
- ABC Country Hour
- Dads on Air – Radio Sydney
- Health Matters, Dr John D’Arcy
Television:
- Assisted ABC TV 7.30 Report (mental health)
- Hospice Telethon Appeal 7 Network
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Career Experience
Director/Manager
CEO - Yellow Door Foundation (palliative care), South Australia
Executive General Manager - Yellow Door (health care at home service), South Australia
CEO - Nurselink Foundation (palliative care) South Australia
Director - You Can Help (human service training organisation), Australia
Director - Dr John Ashfield & Associates, Psychotherapy and Mental Health Support, Private Practice,
Australia
Director - Australian Institute of Male Health and Studies
Manager - State-wide, Managing the Pressures of Farming Project (mental health), South Australian
Government
Manager - State-wide, Men and Communities Program (mental health), South Australian Government
Manager - Patient and Family Counselling Service, Calvary Hospital, South Australia
Director - India Overseas Sharing Fund (community aid and development) Chennai, India
Manager - Acute and Rehabilitation Team, Port Augusta Hospital, South Australia
Academic/Teaching
Adjunct Senior Lecturer - University of South Australia (male health and studies)
Senior Lecturer/Course Coordinator - Counselling and Psychotherapy (palliative care), University of
Adelaide, Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine
Visiting Lecturer - Post Graduate Social Work, Flinders University, South Australia
Curricula Author - Men’s Health, University of Western Sydney/Australian College of Nursing
Visiting Lecturer - Psycho-palliative Care, Flinders University, International Institute of Hospice Studies
Lecturer - Human Services, College of Technical and Further Education, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Tutor - Undergraduate Social Work & Graduate Group Work Programs (group work), South Australian
Institute of Technology
Consultancy
Principal Consultant - Rural and Remote Mental Health, South Australian Health Department
Private Consultant - Service and Strategic Planning, Men’s Health and Mental Health
Consultant Mental Health Educator – Frontier Services Australia
Private Consultant - Social Work Supervisor, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Lyell McEwen Hospital; Whyalla and
Port Augusta Community Health Services, Mid-North Health Service, Port Lincoln Hospital and Health
Services
Consultant Senior Medical Social Worker - Central and Eastern Adelaide Palliative Care Service
Consultant Supervisor - Counselling Unit, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Inc., South Australia
Clinical
Psychotherapist - Mid North Division of Rural Medicine, and Flinders and Far North Division of General
Practice, South Australia, Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service
Psychotherapist, Country North SA Medicare Local, South Australia
Senior Psychotherapist - Regional Health Services Program, Mid North, South Australia
Senior Mental Health Social Worker - Port Augusta Hospital and Health Services, South Australia
Psychotherapist - Private Practice, Adelaide and regional South Australia
Manager Patient and Family Counselling Service, Mary Potter Hospice, Calvary Hospital, South Australia
Consultant Senior Medical Social Worker - Central and Eastern Adelaide Palliative Care Service (outreach
to: Burnside War Memorial Hospital, Lyell McEwen Hospital, St Andrews Hospital, Memorial Hospital,
Ashford Hospital), South Australia
Counselling Supervisor - Adelaide Central Mission, Lifeline, Crisis Counselling Services, Adelaide
Child Protection Social Worker - Department of Community Welfare, and, Department of Family and
Community Services, South Australia
Coordinator/Project Officer
Project Officer - Mental Health Education Resource Unit, Country Health SA
Regional Men’s Health Project Officer - Country Health SA
Project Officer - Regional Mental Health Promotion, Country Health SA
Coordinator - Counselling Education and Course Development, Adelaide Central Mission, Lifeline, Adelaide
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Interests
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Preventative mental health and suicide prevention
Psychobiology and sociology of gender
Psycho-oncology and palliative care
Social determinants of male health
Ethics in psychotherapy and mental health care
Brain science, mind/body medicine, and practices of meditation and contemplation
Creative male ageing