
Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive dissonance occurs when we try to reduce the psychological discomfort we feel when confronted with something that questions our beliefs and actions. Children experience
Hello, and welcome to my website… it’s great to see you here. I’m Gabrielle Mead.
I have been working in the Australian Education sector for more than 45 years, and have a wealth of experience in behavior and special education for all school ages.
In addition to the work I do with teachers and schools around Australia, I’m also an accredited trainer in vocational education teaching course in person centred behaviour support. I offer support for parents and those struggling with behaviour issues at home.
On this website you’ll find information about the work I do with parents and the courses I deliver for teachers and schools.
I’m here and available, so please don’t hesitate to get in contact if I can help you.

Cognitive dissonance occurs when we try to reduce the psychological discomfort we feel when confronted with something that questions our beliefs and actions. Children experience

Sometimes, as parents, we make a plan to manage behaviour whereby we communicate what the child needs to do. For example: if they

Our community parent night in Thornbury was a success.I’m so impressed with today’s parents. Gentle and loving parenting, knowing the best way to set limits

In the six-hour workshop, we will look at why communication fails, examine those areas where your non-verbal and verbal communication could be giving mixed messages and set you on the right footing to communicate effectively with a diverse student population, peers and parents.


The use of humour to engage students and build capacity in the school community

Cognitive dissonance occurs when we try to reduce the psychological discomfort we feel when confronted with something that questions our beliefs and actions. Children experience

Sometimes, as parents, we make a plan to manage behaviour whereby we communicate what the child needs to do. For example: if they

Our community parent night in Thornbury was a success.I’m so impressed with today’s parents. Gentle and loving parenting, knowing the best way to set limits

In this first episode, I’ll be chatting to Tracey who is principal of Kurri Kurri High School in the Hunter Valley of NSW.

In this first series we are exploring the school environment and some of the creative solutions that people have come up with in order to engage students in learning.