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Dr Carole Francis-Smith
Dr Carole Francis-Smith
Dr Carole Francis-Smith is an experienced counselling psychologist who practices as a therapist both online and in the physical room. Her work and research into the online therapeutic relationship has drawn her to specialise in promoting safe and ethical online communications.
Carole consults with and offers bespoke trainings to businesses and organisations, supporting positive and effective online communications - often by considering some of the more hidden aspects of the various mediums. Concerned about the impact on our mental health and wellbeing, Carole has developed some Netiquette guidelines which carry an important message for us all.
Dr Carole Francis-Smith's Training & Resources
Setting Digital Boundaries to Curb Anxiety and Promote Wellness
- Available On Demand
This webinar will explore how the prevalence of technology and devices in our lives can cause stress and anxiety in young people, including issues drawn from counselling sessions. It will discuss the biology of stress and how schools and colleges can help mitigate the anxiety that device use can bring.
Helping Children and Young People with Managing Device Stress and Anxiety
- Published 28th March 2023
This free online safety guide looks at managing the stress and anxiety that our increasing device use can cause. There are tips on reducing push notifications from apps, avoiding social media arguments and spotting when a child’s been upset by something online.
10 Top Tips for Respect Online: A Digital World for Everyone
- Published 2nd February 2022
This week's free online safety guide focuses on tips highlighting ways that adults can support young people’s positive online behaviours and show them how to avoid getting into difficulty as they learn to negotiate the continually evolving digital landscape.