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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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The Resonance of Opposites
The Resonance of Opposites
23 September 2019

  When it comes to emotions, body signals or moods, it is easy to assume that we feel one thing at a time. But even a cursory look inside ourselves using our amazing super... 

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Picture of the Future
Picture of the Future
6 March 2019

Picture this: You are in a room with your extended family. It might be a celebratory lunch, a special birthday, Christmas dinner, or some other festive occasion. And yet, it’s not quite as exhilarating,... 

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Self-Care at Work: Giving, Receiving and Balance
Self-Care at Work: Giving, Receiving and Balance
15 February 2019

In our work, regardless of the industry, we often find ourselves being pulled one way and another … both at the same time. How do we look after ourselves so that we don’t ‘snap’... 

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Putting Conversations About Intimate Partner Violence on the Agenda
Putting Conversations About Intimate Partner Violence on the Agenda
15 February 2019

Family violence is a serious yet often hidden crime. It is a fundamental violation of human rights and is unacceptable in any form, any community, or any culture. Led by the efforts of specialist... 

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Note to self: I am a Work in Progress
Note to self: I am a Work in Progress
23 January 2019

At this time of year we are often asked, ‘What is your New Year’s resolution?’ And, you know, that can often make us think that we have to change something, or that we need... 

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Jingle Bells or Jangle Bells: Self-Care at Christmas
Jingle Bells or Jangle Bells: Self-Care at Christmas
14 December 2018

For many people, Christmas is a time of family and fun. For others, it is a time of loneliness and loss. Do you ever think that everyone except you will be part of a... 

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Picture This: The Secret Meaning of a Cosy Bar or a Busy Bee
Picture This: The Secret Meaning of a Cosy Bar or a Busy Bee
1 June 2018

At Innovative Resources we never tire of hearing about new and creative ways that people use Picture This. Why is it so useful, and so popular? Possibly because of the large number and variety... 

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What’s different about the new edition of Reflexions?
What’s different about the new edition of Reflexions?
9 April 2018

If you are a youth worker, counsellor, mentor, teacher, chaplain or welfare coordinator in a school, chances are you’ve come across the Reflexions cards somewhere along the line. You may even have a set... 

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‘Reflexions’ – building emotional intelligence in young adults
‘Reflexions’ – building emotional intelligence in young adults
2 February 2018

Becoming an independent individual is a complex and sometimes difficult journey. Who am I? What am I feeling? What is important to me? What choices and changes do I want? Where am I at... 

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Forget trying to imitate Santa this Christmas; try some ‘biomimicry’ instead!
Forget trying to imitate Santa this Christmas; try some ‘biomimicry’ instead!
28 November 2017

Christmas/New Year means precious ‘time out’ for many people.  Whether or not these occasions are part of your religious or cultural traditions, the golden combination of summer and public holidays means that many Australians... 

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One Step at a Time
One Step at a Time
8 November 2017

Sometimes, when you’re feeling stuck, the best thing to do is to get really simple. It may be time to park the big goals, the grand plans, and the long timeframes for now, and... 

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