In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Andrew Fuller chats with Educator Alpha Cheng on his remarkable journey of transforming pain and trauma into advocacy. They speak on understanding the emotions and transforming the pain and anger in a more constructive way. Alpha provides the different ways he has channeled his pain and trauma to seek and spread important messages. They also discuss how to overcome negatives by counterbalancing with a positive sense of self and the world.

 

This podcast contains references to violence and trauma, and shares a real life experience. You may find this content upsetting.

Here are some support available:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Standby Support: 1300 727 247
Headspace: 1800 650 890

In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Andrew Fuller chats with Educator Alpha Cheng on his remarkable journey of transforming pain and trauma into advocacy. They speak on understanding the emotions and transforming the pain and anger in a more constructive way. Alpha provides the different ways he has channeled his pain and trauma to seek and spread important messages. They also discuss how to overcome negatives by counterbalancing with a positive sense of self and the world.
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This podcast contains references to violence and trauma, and shares a real life experience. You may find this content upsetting.
Here are some support available:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a>: 13 11 14</li>
<li><a href="https://standbysupport.com.au/">Standby Support</a>: 1300 727 247</li>
<li><a href="http://headspace.org.au/">Headspace</a>: 1800 650 890</li>
</ul>

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

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Transforming pain and trauma

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

Developing Emotional Intelligence in Young People

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

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

Guest: John Hendry OAM, Long-time educator, resolution consultant, Life member of the Careers Development Association of Australia

Total time: 33 mins

Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest John Hendry OAM on understanding attachment as it relates to teenagers
<ul>
<li>The cognitive and emotional effects of attachment</li>
<li>Whether teenager life inevitably disrupts family attachments</li>
<li>How we can re-secure less-attached teenagers</li>
<li>Identity formation and attachment</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Founder of My Learning Strengths
Guest: John Hendry OAM, Long-time educator, resolution consultant, Life member of the Careers Development Association of Australia
Total time: 33 mins

Attachment and Teenagers

In this episode:
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

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths

Guest: Marie Vakakis, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker at The Therapy Hub Counselling

In this episode:
<ul>
<li>The prevalence of ADHD in Australia and the importance of diagnosis</li>
<li>Diagnosing ADHD, its effect on children, and treatment options</li>
<li>Strategies and resources for parents, teachers and those who support children and adolescents with ADHD</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths
Guest:&nbsp;Marie Vakakis,&nbsp;Accredited Mental Health Social Worker at The Therapy Hub Counselling

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