Dr. Maureen Macginley

Biography

Maureen MacGinley is a lecturer in social work and a current doctoral candidate at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney). She possesses extensive experience in therapeutic practice, particularly with survivors of interpersonal violence and child abuse, with a focus on adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Over her 30-year career in the field, Maureen has provided counseling, consultation, and management and has a robust educational background, specializing in social work, counseling, and trauma-informed practices. Her current research is centered on the experiences of shame among adult survivors of childhood abuse, aiming to enhance therapeutic responses through a grounded theory investigation of lived experiences. Maureen is committed to the intersections of practice and research, collaborating with counseling and support agencies to address the psychological and structural harms resulting from violence and abuse. She teaches in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) and Master of Counseling Social Work programs at UNSW.

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