About the Researchers
Dr Stan Steindl
Dr Stan Steindl is a Clinical Consultant and Adjunct Associate Professor at School of Psychology, University of Queensland. Stan provides supervision for post-graduate students carrying out internal clinical placement within the university clinics and teaching into the postgraduate clinical psychology program. He has also helped establish the Compassionate Mind Research Group at UQ, and is involved in a number of research projects on the topics of shame and trauma, compassion and self compassion, and motivation and Motivational Interviewing. He has a clinical practice and also provides private supervision of psychologists, social workers and others in the counselling and allied health fields.
Dr Marcela Matos
Dr Marcela Matos is a clinical psychologist and researcher at University of Coimbra, Portugal, who has been researching shame memories for over ten years. Prior to that, her PhD research was on “Shame memories that shape who we are”. Currently, her main research focus is investigating the impact of shame memories and self-compassion, as well as the effectiveness of compassionate mind training and mindfulness-based interventions on mental and physical well-being, and on epigenetic mechanisms and physiological stress responses. She has over 80 published articles in peer-reviewed journals broadly on the topics of shame, self-criticism, compassion, fears of compassion, compassionate mind training, assessment and intervention.
Anika Pande
Anika Pande is a final-year honours student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Psychological Sciences. She is deeply passionate about clinical psychology and has a strong interest in meditation, mindfulness, and spirituality. Anika's personal experiences as an immigrant child have given her a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges faced by others in similar situations. Her dedication to helping others and her commitment to her chosen field make her a promising candidate for a future career in clinical psychology. With her knowledge, skills, and empathy, Anika is poised to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.
Glenda Lim
Glenda Lim is a 4th-year honours student in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland (UQ). Glenda exhibits a keen interest in compassion research, more specifically how compassion-focused interventions can aid in the recovery from complicated grief. Glenda's passion for compassion stems from her attendance at the Compassionate Mind Research Group meetings and symposiums, demonstrating her dedication and intellectual curiosity in the field. Glenda is also interested in topics surrounding adolescent mental health, domestic/intimate partner violence, and substance use and aspires to become a clinical psychologist and a researcher in compassion following her undergraduate studies.