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Refilling the well: lessons from water about flow, resilience, and renewal this holiday season
Refilling the well: lessons from water about flow, resilience, and renewal this holiday season
11 December 2025

As we come to the end of the year, many of us are looking for ways to replenish our energy, connect with loved ones, and find joy in the simple things in life. Water... 

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The Power and Purpose behind ‘Next Steps’
The Power and Purpose behind ‘Next Steps’
1 January 2025

Every step we take follows another. Every step we take precedes another. The smallest shifts—doing some dishes, putting something away, stopping something, starting something, taking a shower—can all be significant events on a continuum... 

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Mental Illness Does NOT Have a Size
Mental Illness Does NOT Have a Size
30 September 2024

Eating Disorders, and mental illnesses come in all shapes, sizes, colours, ages, race and social economic levels. Throughout my lived eating disorder experience I have had to deal with weight stigma and being told... 

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Helping children express emotions through art
Helping children express emotions through art
17 January 2024

When children return to school after the holidays, the playground is often abuzz with stories about road trips to visit grandparents, movies with friends, hanging out at the pool, bike rides, camping with family,... 

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Explore our wide range of 2023 training opportunities
Explore our wide range of 2023 training opportunities
6 December 2022

In 2023 we will  be running a series of free 30 minute online workshops where our highly skilled trainer, Alison Krusec, will share a range of tips and tricks for using our most popular... 

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Navigating Depression
Navigating Depression
6 December 2022

Navigating Depression cards ‘There are countless struggles and sources of pain in our lives. It can be tough. However, there are things we can do to help us navigate through challenging times, and not... 

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Introducing Strength Cards Unlimited!
Introducing Strength Cards Unlimited!
5 September 2022

Introducing the latest edition to our suite of strengths-based tools and resources—Strength Cards Unlimited!  Everyone has strengths. But did you know that strengths are more than just personal qualities? They also include your relationships,... 

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Exploring Shame in schools
Exploring Shame in schools
31 May 2022

Feelings of shame can be heightened as children and young adults start to compare themselves to others. As children grow, they become more aware of what is considered normal—if their experiences and feelings don’t... 

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Exploring Shame with Michael Derby – an interview
Exploring Shame with Michael Derby – an interview
10 May 2022

This month we launch our latest resource – Exploring Shame – a game changer for therapists, counsellors, carers and teachers. We talk with lead author Michael Derby on his motivation for producing the resource.... 

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Can Bears and Meerkats be Friends?
Can Bears and Meerkats be Friends?
10 May 2022

Maybe not in the wilds of nature, but in the wild world of our feelings many unexpected things can go together. Look inside on any typical day and you may notice a swirling mix... 

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How to create a team self-care plan
How to create a team self-care plan
25 January 2022

The importance of self-care Even the most experienced and skilled professionals can feel overwhelmed and heartbroken when hearing people’s stories of trauma and loss. When you work in a role that involves supporting other... 

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What are the differences between trauma and learning difficulties in young children? And why is it important to be able to recognise them?
What are the differences between trauma and learning difficulties in young children? And why is it important to be able to recognise them?
12 October 2021

Given that both trauma and learning difficulties can have significant impacts on a child’s outcomes in later life, it is important to know how to recognise them in order to provide appropriate support. What... 

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