The Power of Positive Media by Psychologist Chris Mackey Mainstream media, including TV, can have a very important role in promoting positive physical and mental health. It has a much greater reach than typical health interventions, which are generally targeted to individuals. As a clinical psychologist that is why I’m especially pleased to be involved […]
Pete Murray on Happiness
Reminiscing and Reconnecting for Happiness
How Reminiscing and Reconnecting Can Help You Find Your Happy Place In our fast-paced and dynamic world it is often easy to lose track of the truly joyful times in our lives. While we may consider ourselves to be happy people, ‘happiness’ takes on a whole new meaning when we think back to our childhoods. […]
Volunteering: Why It’s Great To Be Good
Volunteering: Why It’s Great To Be Good For some of us the word ‘volunteer’ conjures up the image of people working in third world countries, battling harsh physical situations, and putting themselves in potential danger. Others bring to mind the good people working with organisations like Meals on Wheels, bringing food and company to those […]
Help! My Child Turned Into a Teenager (Part 3)
A Healthy Relationship with Themselves The inner world of teenagers is challenging, but it’s especially so when things are not going to plan. Intense feelings of self-doubt and self-worth emerge in the teenage years, with conflicting emotions, questionable behaviours, and at times, a lack of understanding. The relationship a teen has with themselves needs nurturing. […]
Help! My Child Turned Into a Teenager! (part 2)
Dedicated to all those parents doing the absolute best job they can! Healthy relationship with you: As a parent, you are at the centre of your teenager’s most important relationship. YES – their most important relationship is with you! Your relationship with each other will have moments of strength, and moments of disaster. The way […]
