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Momoko KOBAYASHIClinical psychologist・Licensed psychologist

D. in Psychology, Clinical Psychologist, and Licensed Psychologist. Studied psychology at Kobe University and worked for a major beverage manufacturer for about 7 years. Based on her own experience as a company employee, she decided to relearn her studies with the desire to help working people become healthier and more energetic. She returned to her hometown and completed a master's degree in clinical psychology. She obtained a clinical psychologist and a licensed psychologist. She is involved in psychotherapy at a psychiatric hospital, clinical psychotherapy for university faculty and staff in the industrial and labor fields, and educational activities as a part-time lecturer at universities, etc. At the same time, she is involved in industrial and organizational psychology and clinical psychology research as an academic cooperative researcher at Kyushu University (JSPS Research Fellow PD). I will give back to society by utilizing my experience and knowledge as a psychological clinical practitioner, a researcher in industrial/organizational psychology, and a general business worker. She is a mother of two child.


Here is a chronology of my life since my graduation.

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Academic background

Apr 2006-Mar 2010 Course in Psychological Development, Department of Human Development, Faculty of Developmental Sciences, Kobe University (B.A. (Developmental Sciences))

Apr 2017-Mar 2019 Kurume University, Graduate School of Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology (Master (Clinical Psychology))

Apr. 2022-Mar. 2023 Doctoral Course in Psychology, Department of Behavioral Systems, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyushu University (Early Completion, Doctor (Psychology))


Work experience

April 2010-December 2016 Kirin Beverage Company, Limited

Apr 2018-Mar 2019 Part-time lecturer (Ethics and Psychology), Tosu Sanyogi Medical Association College of Nursing

Apr 2019-Mar 2020 Part-time Lecturer (Psychology), Takao College of Nursing

Apr 2021-Mar 2024 Takeo Nursing and Rehabilitation School, Part-time Lecturer (Psychology and Clinical Psychology)

Apr 2023-Mar 2024 JSPS Research Fellow DC2 (Kyushu University)

Apr. 2019- Psychotherapist and Part-time Researcher, National Hospital Organization Hizen Psychiatric Center

Apr. 2022- Contract Counseling Services for Faculty and Staff, Kyushu University

December 2023- Business Refine, Inc.

Apr. 2024- Part-time lecturer (Psychological Research Methods), Department of Psychology and Counseling, Faculty of Children's Studies, University of Nishikyushu

Apr. 2024- JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow PD *Change of status due to early completion and degree acquisition

Apr. 2024- Academic Cooperative Researcher, Faculty of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyushu University


Specialty・Keyword

Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Work Engagement, Power Harassment, Stress Management, Mental Health, Organizational Development, Organizational Management


Award

2019 Japan Society for Stress Management Incentive Research Award


Qualifications, etc.

Clinical Psychologist

Certified Psychologist

Nissho Bookkeeping Certificate Level 2

Business Accounting Certification Level 2

Aromatherapy Certification Test Level 1

Stress check implementer


Corporate training and other speaking engagements (most recent excerpts)

・2023ーPresent   Training for managers of infrastructure-related companies: “Leadership techniques to prevent power harassment and draw out the vitality of subordinates”

・2023ーPresent    Training for general employees of a pharmaceutical company “Leadership techniques to enhance psychological safety and bring out the vitality of work”

・2023ーPresent  Training for TV station managers: “Leadership skills to cope with stress and create energy at work”

・2023 Lecture at the University of Nishikyushu, “Examining Approaches for Organizational Development that Lead to Power Harassment Prevention and Improved Work Engagement”

・2023 Workshop at the 87th Annual Convention of the Japanese Psychological Association “An Organizational Development Approach to Improve Workplace Communication and Create a Lively Workplace”

・2022ーPresent  Training for pharmaceutical company managers: “Leadership techniques to prevent power harassment and draw out the vitality of subordinates”

・2022-2023   Abuse Prevention Training “Anger Management Education in Practice” sponsored by the National Hospital Organization Headquarters”

・2021 Peer supporter training at a prefectural police headquarters: “A little ingenuity in receiving consultations (active listening)”

・2021-2022 Behavior Therapy for Intense Behavior Disorder - Environmental Adjustment and Intervention Techniques", National Hospital Organization Hizen Psychiatric Center, Hizen, Japan


Contact

kobayashi.momoko.744(at) m.kyushu-u.ac.jp

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