Attention as a super skill

Impact of rapid tech growth

How effective is multi-tasking?

In this episode:
Why is 'attention' a super-skill?
Experiencing rapid growth in technology in recent years, how has this effected young people (i.e distractions, attention-span, reliance)?
How effective is multi-tasking in a digital space?
Computer gaming overuse
Digital strategies and recommendations for families and young people

Host: James Driver, Psychotherapist, Black Dog Psychotherapy and Counselling

Guest: Dr Kristy Goodwin, Digital Wellbeing and Neuro-productivity Speaker, Author and Researcher

In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Why is 'attention' a super-skill?</li>
<li>Experiencing rapid growth in technology in recent years, how has this effected young people (i.e distractions, attention-span, reliance)?</li>
<li>How effective is multi-tasking in a digital space?</li>
<li>Computer gaming overuse</li>
<li>Digital strategies and recommendations for families and young people</li>
</ul>
Host: James Driver, Psychotherapist, Black Dog Psychotherapy and Counselling
Guest: Dr Kristy Goodwin, Digital Wellbeing and Neuro-productivity Speaker, Author and Researcher

Podcast with leading experts, important issues, practical advice on anything and everything to do with the mental health and wellbeing of young people - hosted by Andrew Fuller

Podcast with leading experts, important issues, practical advice on anything and everything to do with the mental health and wellbeing of young people - hosted by Andrew Fuller

The Generation Next Podcast with Andrew Fuller

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Attention: The super-skill in a digitally distracted world

In this episode:
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 that supports adaptation instead of avoidance
Approaches for normalising grief experiences, and encouraging re-engagement with social and pleasant activities

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths

Guest: Professor Sarah Egan, Discipline of Psychology, enAble Institute and School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences

In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Many children experience the loss of someone significant, yet this is often overlooked&nbsp;</li>
<li>Grief in children may show up as anger, behavioral issues, or physical symptoms rather than verbally</li>
<li>Ways to promote language that supports adaptation instead of avoidance</li>
<li>Approaches for normalising grief experiences, and encouraging re-engagement with social and pleasant activities</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths
Guest: Professor Sarah Egan, Discipline of Psychology, enAble Institute and School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences

Supporting children and adolescents experiencing grief and loss

In this episode:
Mental health assessments may be overlooking key struggles
Limited internal dialogue can quietly intensify anxiety and emotional dysregulation in young people facing communication challenges
Transition to high school dramatically amplifies the academic and social pressures
New intervention approaches are uncovering how teaching the language of emotion can unlock better coping and self-advocacy for vulnerable teens

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths

Guest: Professor Mark Boyes, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Curtin University; Co-Lead, Mental Health Research Domain, Curtin enAble Institute, Academic Editor, PeerJ; Editorial Board Member, Dyslexia and Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies

In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Mental health assessments may be overlooking key struggles</li>
<li>Limited internal dialogue can quietly intensify anxiety and emotional dysregulation in young people facing communication challenges</li>
<li>Transition to high school dramatically amplifies the academic and social pressures</li>
<li>New intervention approaches are uncovering how teaching the language of emotion can unlock better coping and self-advocacy for vulnerable teens</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths
Guest:&nbsp;Professor Mark Boyes, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Curtin University; Co-Lead, Mental Health Research Domain, Curtin enAble Institute, Academic Editor, PeerJ; Editorial Board Member, Dyslexia and Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies

Socioemotional wellbeing of children with language and literacy difficulties

Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Prof Con Stough on understanding emotional intelligence and how it can contribute to wellbeing
Understanding a model of emotional intelligence
Findings from the Aristotle Emotional Intelligence Program
How we can develop emotional intelligence in children, adolescents, teachers, school staff and parents/carers
Understanding how EI and Positive Education approaches to wellbeing complement and contrast each other

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Founder of My Learning Strengths

Guest: Prof Con Stough, Director, Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology; Director, Aristotle Emotional Intelligence

Total time: 23 mins

Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Prof Con Stough on understanding emotional intelligence and how it can contribute to wellbeing
<ul>
<li>Understanding a model of emotional intelligence</li>
<li>Findings from the Aristotle Emotional Intelligence Program</li>
<li>How we can develop emotional intelligence in children, adolescents, teachers, school staff and parents/carers</li>
<li>Understanding how EI and Positive Education approaches to wellbeing complement and contrast each other</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Founder of <a href="https://mylearningstrengths.com/">My Learning Strengths</a>
Guest: Prof Con Stough, Director, Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology; Director, <a href="https://aristotle-ei.com/">Aristotle Emotional Intelligence</a>
Total time: 23 mins

Attention: The super-skill in a digitally distracted world

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