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Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Marie Vakakis on the shifting role of parents. The changing role of parents over the course of development Helpful and unhelpful things to say to teenagers The art of listening How to effectively connect and check-in with young people as they transition to young adulthood Listen now [...]
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Prof Con Stough on understanding emotional intelligence and how it can contribute to wellbeing Many children experience the loss of someone significant, yet this is often overlooked Grief in children may show up as anger, behavioral issues, or physical symptoms rather than verbally Ways to promote language [...]
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest John Hendry OAM on understanding attachment as it relates to teenagers The cognitive and emotional effects of attachment Whether teenager life inevitably disrupts family attachments How we can re-secure less-attached teenagers Identity formation and attachment Listen now below: Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, [...]
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Dr Chris Wever on understanding ADHD in children The prevalence of ADHD in Australia and the importance of diagnosis Diagnosing ADHD, its effect on children, and treatment options Strategies and resources for parents, teachers and those who support children and adolescents with ADHD Listen now below: [...]
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Dr Kerry Howells on gratitude and resentment How letting go of everyday resentments and using gratitude tools can build positive work and education environments Gratitude builds on positive feelings and can help with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, immune function, and optimism Gratitude is an action rather [...]
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Prof Katrina Skewes McFerran on the importance of music therapy for the wellbeing of teenagers. How to promote the wellbeing of teenagers through positive music listening Music is not directly causative but has a powerful resonance in our lives - the dangers of teenagers using music [...]
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Prof Katrina Skewes McFerran on the importance of music therapy for the wellbeing of children. Social and emotional benefits of music and how it can help children with their personal expression How educators can use music as a form of play to engage children and address [...]
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest A/Prof Noel Cranswick about the rising levels of anxiety in young people during COVID. Clinical anxiety is on the rise due to dramatic changes: School, friends, online social interaction, family stress, home environment and more The increase in screen usage and its health ramifications Practical approaches to [...]
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Maggie Hamilton on loneliness in young people, it's effects, and what we can do to help them navigate through it. How loneliness affects young people Parents can turn their child’s boredom into an opportunity to develop contemplation and independent thinking Talking about uncertainties with our young [...]
Join Andrew Fuller and guest Dr Michael Nagel talk on the neuroscience behind educating and raising young boys. Improving learning approaches for boys Should schools be organising classes based on development rather than chronological age? The importance of kindness and good role models Listen now below: Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, [...]
