As many of us grapple with the challenges of working from home, we are learning that it’s sometimes difficult to shift our mental space when we shift our physical space―particularly when they are in such physical proximity. Often our mind stays in the WFH office, even though our body [...]
“The strongest among us are those who can reach for others” - Dr Sue Johnson Feeling connected to others is an essential human need. Importantly, this connection with people can be highly protective when we are coping with difficult experiences. Researchers such as Barbara Fredrickson and Esther Sternberg have identified [...]
As we look ahead to weeks of house-bound self-isolation amidst the COVID-19 crisis, it is easy to feel anxious, grief-stricken, or hopeless. These feelings are a valid psychological response to stress, and they are shared by thousands of others across New Zealand and our world. Many of the mental [...]
During these uncertain times you may have noticed that your emotions are heightened - or that you don’t even know what you are feeling. This is completely normal and understandable as we adjust to changing circumstances and different daily lives. Many of us are grieving at the moment, and [...]