How can a bracelet strengthen wellbeing across the globe? Denise talks to Locky McWilliam, founder of Band4Hope. His aim? To increase kindness, hope and the spirit of Ubuntu, an ancient African philosophy meaning ‘humanity to others’. Learn why Locky wants us to wear and share hope. Bio Locky McWilliam, founder of Band4Hope, is a…
In the face of adversity, how do we feel good and function well? Denise talks to Dr. Lucy Hone about the importance of resilience after loss and in daily life. Lucy shares her personal resilience journey and discusses simple, effective strategies to maintain our wellbeing even in the most challenging times. Bio Dr Lucy…
Bio Dr Emma Woodward has over 20 years’ experience working with young people, schools and in the community as a child and educational psychologist. She is the Clinical Director of NZIWR, a mother to 3 energetic boys and is currently completing a Diploma in Positive Psychology and Wellbeing. The lowdown Historically, anxiety served the…
How do children learn to build quality relationships? Connection is at the heart of successful learning and behaviour change. Denise talks to Dr Sue Roffey about why learning social and emotional skills in schools matter. Bio Dr Sue Roffey is a psychologist, academic, author, activist and speaker. As the developer of Circle Solutions, the…
Can we change an entire population for the better? South Australia’s goal: To be the world’s first Flourishing State. Gabrielle persuaded state leaders to adopt this audacious goal and is now tasked with finding and implementing state-wide strategies to improve mental health. Denise talks to Gabrielle Kelly about taking wellbeing to scale. Bio Gabrielle…
Restorative practice builds the health and wellbeing of communities. Denise talks to Marg Thorsborne about how we can repair harm and restore relationships to maintain strong communities. Learn an effective alternative to punishment that supports wellbeing. The lowdown Restorative practice is an approach to problem solving that focuses on the harm and damage experienced…
How do we help individuals affected by trauma? Strategies to restore trust, a sense of safety and build connection are relevant in many professions considering 40% of people have experienced trauma in their lifetime. Denise talks to Tom Brunzell about strategies to help others overcoming trauma to build wellbeing. Bio Tom Brunzell leads Teaching…
How are you making wellbeing a priority? Put some fun into your life now to enjoy the physical and psychological rewards well into old age. Denise speaks with Dr Elaine O’Brien about movement, music and social connection – a winning combination for wellbeing at any age. Bio Dr Elaine O’Brien, PhD, MAPP, is the…
How is your mental fitness? Do you want to build wellbeing in your workplace? Denise talks with Dr Paula Robinson about her Mental Fitness model and how it is being used in schools and businesses to successfully improve community wellbeing and increase productivity. Bio Dr Paula Robinson is a registered Psychologist and the managing…
Do you know how to bounce back quickly? We all experience setbacks but some of us recover more quickly than others. Learn resilience skills to help your children cope better with disappointment and failure. Denise talks to Dr Toni Noble about strategies to build resilience in schools and beyond. Bio Dr Toni Noble is…