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	Profile Collett Smart Collett Smart BPsych(Hons), BEd Spec Needs, Assoc MAPS Collett Smart is a psychotherapist renowned for her work as a keynote speaker, consultant and parenting advisor. She has been working with children and their parents for almost 20 years and has had the unique opportunity of working with children with a diversity of ages and cultures, in the areas of welfare and special needs on 3 different continents. Collett is sought as a consultant to schools and organisations, is in demand as a presenter, facilitator and trainer, and regularly sought for professional comment in the media. Collett has appeared on Channel 7's Sunrise and Today Tonight, Channel 10 News, as well as all sections of print media and radio. Collett assists schools and families to embrace the positive aspects of living in a technological era, while also providing resilience building strategies for dealing with the negative effects of online behaviour. Workshops and Seminars Offered: The Passions and Perils of Youth in 'Cyberia' - A look at the media, social networking and technology and their effects on our children both positively and negatively (TV, the internet, games) The Faces of Facebook - What every professional needs to know about social networking and cyber relationships The Current Wallpaper of Children's Lives - We are immersed in a society that sexualises children and normalises violence. Teachers and Parents are left feeling bullied and disempowered. This seminar both empowers and builds resilience. Building Resilient kids - Strategies for parents to assist their children with social skills, communication and more Planet Teen - Communicating with your teenager - Creating healthy, strong family relationships. Strategies for Parents For more details on workshop content please click here. Qualifications and Experience Collett initially worked as a teacher in the main stream classroom from Preschool to High School. She then worked as a consultant in the areas of special needs and student welfare in both the public and private sectors before moving into the psychological arena in corporate and educational spheres. To find out more about Collett visit: http://www.familysmart.com.au/ Make an appointment or book a seminar with Collett