Dr Andrew  Fuller

Psychologist, Author and Child Behaviour Expert

Positive Schools VIC – Day Two Keynote Address

About Andrew

 

Andrew has recently been described as an ”interesting mixture of Billy Connolly, Tim Winton and Frasier Crane” and as someone who “puts the heart back into psychology”. As a clinical psychologist, Andrew Fuller works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the wellbeing of young people and their families. He is a Fellow of the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Learning and Educational Development at the University of Melbourne.

Andrew’s most recent book “ Life : A Guide” is available in bookshops. He is the author of TRICKY KIDS which has been now published in ten languages, TRICKY PEOPLE, GUERILLA TACTICS FOR TEACHERS, HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED AT SCHOOL, (RAISING REAL PEOPLE (ACER), FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING (ACER), WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER and BEATING BULLIES.

 

Andrew has also co-authored a series of programs for the promotion of resilience and emotional intelligence used in over 3500 schools in Britain and Australia called THE HEART MASTERS. Andrew has established programs for the promotion of mental health in schools, substance abuse prevention, and the reduction of violence and bullying, suicide prevention programs and for assisting homeless young people. Andrew continues to counsel young people.

Andrew has recently been the scientific consultant for the ABC on a 5 episode series called Whatever: the science of the teenage brain. He has also been a principal consultant to the national drug prevention strategy REDI, the ABC on children’s television shows, is an Ambassador for Mind Matters and is a member of the National Coalition Against Bullying. The concept of "resilience" offers a coherent framework for the creation of schools that are sensitive to the developmental needs of young people and their teachers. As Andrew describes, resilience is "the happy knack of being able to bungy jump through the pitfalls of life - to rise above adversity and obstacles."

 

Keynote Address

 

Understanding the challenges faced by young people and how to help them be resilient in the face of such challenges

Life trajectory research tells a lot about how most people get through their childhood and adolescent years and despite hitting predictable "hiccup points" continue to grow and thrive.  Knowing these " hiccup points" can help us to plan interventions and to recognise young people at risk. We'll also cover ten things we can all do to increase resilience.

 

 

POSITIVE SCHOOLS 2012

 

"The conference is chockers with good people, great ideas and

open hearts. I'd love you to come and share your wonderful ideas,

inspirations and dreams"

                     Andrew Fuller 2012