Frances Shawyer

Dr Frances Shawyer is Deputy Director, Coordinator of the Mindfulness Program, and Research Fellow at Southern Synergy, a Faculty Research Centre within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. She has worked as a clinical psychologist and researcher for over 20 years in a variety of settings including public mental health services, clinical research and private practice. Dr Shawyer has a particular interest in improving the wellbeing of people using third wave therapies. Her role at Southern Synergy has included key coordination and investigator roles across projects related to refugee mental health, recovery-oriented practice and prevention of depression and suicide.