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Chris Parsons is a highly experienced psychologist with a diverse background in mental health and behavior support. Currently serving as a Senior Psychologist at Habit Health since November 2020, Chris previously held the role of Senior Behaviour Specialist and Supervising Psychologist at Explore Services Limited from 2015 to October 2020. Prior work experience includes positions as a Psychologist at the Ministry of Education of New Zealand from 2006 to 2015 and as a Behaviour Specialist at Canterbury District Health Board from 2001 to 2005. Early career roles include Mental Health Support Worker & Respite Care Support Worker at Stepping Stone Trust and Lecturer at Poole Gakuin University. Chris holds a Master's Degree in Psychology from the University of Canterbury and a Post Graduate Certificate of Health Science in Child Mental Health from the University of Otago, with additional education completed at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.