Bobby Zheng was the first student to go through the Embrace Internship Program.
Congratulations to the inaugural Embrace intern, Bobby Zheng, who recently wrapped up a 100-hour paid internship with the Healing Kids, Healing Families team.
Bobby provided support to dissociation researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins, developing resources including coping cards and information sheets to be provided to young people who experience dissociation, as well as carers and clinicians.
“It’s been great,” Bobby reflected on his time in the role.
Although it is my first time in this type of role, I've learnt to adapt to the diverse workplace culture in Embrace and find confidence in using my skills to help this project. There has been an increasing demand for creativity in research made for the community, and I hope there are opportunities in the future where I can combine my artistic hobbies with my passion for psychology.
Bobby had previously completed a McCusker Centre for Citizenship internship through UWA and had impressed with his creativity, initiative and autonomous working style. Once he completes his Honours in Psychology at UWA, Bobby intends to pursue clinical psychology.
The Embrace Internship Program was introduced to provide opportunities and pathways for talented students interested in mental health and psychology.
Embrace Program Manager Nicole Hanna said, “Bobby had already spent some time with us through the McCusker program, but he still managed to exceed our expectations in our new internship program.”
“The Embrace Internship Program will be available twice a year to talented students and each internship will be tailored to ongoing mental health research at The Kids.”
Project Coordinator Sara Coombs discusses her work with Bobby Zheng.