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In this episode: How young people are affected by suicide Practical advice on when and how to talk about this issue with young people Grief — what's normal, what's not Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Monique Broadbent, Support Leader; Standby - Support After Suicide, Brisbane [...]
In this episode: Why do people bully? The latest research on the effectiveness of interventions Suggestions for helping people who have been bullied Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of My Learning Strengths Guest: Evelyn M. Field OAM, Psychologist; Best-selling Author; Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society www.bullying.com.au Total [...]
In this episode: “Loneliness is the most dangerous circumstance one can find oneself.” What is a positive relationship, how do you go about forming it, and how do you nurture it? How do you deal with the changing nature of a relationship, and with the mistakes you inevitably make within the relationship, or that [...]
In this episode: Executive functions - what are they? How executive functions relate to wellbeing and learning Implications to start seriously and dynamically developing these skills in schools Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Estee Stephenson, Head of Gifted Education, St Andrew’s Cathedral School Total time: 20 [...]
In this episode: The impact of bullying on resilience If the nature of bulling has changed, should the response change too? Practical tips for overcoming bullying How we can think more innovatively about intervening and preventing bullying Implications for the wellbeing of young people Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and [...]
In this podcast Andrew Fuller will chat with Rod Dungan to gain an in-depth look at the model of wellbeing developed for Brentwood Secondary College that is being replicated and rolled out in schools across the country. A look at the system that places students into teams to navigate friendship, anxiety, family issues and [...]
In this episode: The effects of 2020 on young people Emerging new trends in substance use/abuse: Vaping, 'nanging', cannabis and more Implications for schools and communities How to help young people Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Paul Dillon, Founder of Drug and Alcohol Research [...]
In this episode: A holistic and integrated approach to wellbeing is strongly recommended for the future longevity of students' well-being The model for positive education emphasises learning, living, teaching, and embedding positive education so that staff can authentically integrate this into their classroom practice At Geelong Grammar School, over 60 staff members have taken [...]
In this episode: Are concrete jungles hurting our children? Some science around the great outdoors and brain development Practical tips for putting together “greenspace prescriptions” Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Dr Rachael Sharman, Senior Lecturer; Psychology, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences Total time: [...]
In this episode: Why you should reach for your vacuum right now! Forever chemicals and the impact on children's brains Behavioural regulation and impact on concentration and learning Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Mark Taylor, Professor; Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Macquarie University [...]
