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He Tirohanga Anamata – Reimagine Wellbeing Together
This month features Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand with the theme, "Te Tirohanga Anamata - Reimagine Wellbeing Together". In a year that has brought more disruption and challenge than we could have [...]
Reflections and predictions from my side of the equation
Mental health in the workplace 2010-2020: Reflections and predictions from my side of the equation The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (21 – 25 September) is He Tirohanga Anamata; Reimagining Wellbeing [...]
The science of kindness – Navigating the pandemic together
We were recently struck by comments in the media that some individuals felt that the government’s message to “Be kind” felt patronising after all this time. It got us thinking about what kindness is [...]
Failing well
Recalling success stories off the top of our heads is easy... we think of the astronomical rise to fame from the underdog entrepreneur or the extraordinary achievements of our peers that have shot to [...]
Positive psychology – the power of learned optimism
Clinical psychology has traditionally focused on suffering, misery, conflict and mental illness within humans. As a result, the profession has come under scrutiny! As clinical psychologist Martin Seligman nicely states, “We not only want [...]
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