Reimagining Social Work

DECEMBER 9, 2023

A personal reflection on the repeal of s7AA and te reo In this guest post from Kerri Cleaver (Lecturer, Whare Wānanaga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury), Kerri explains her personal response to recent government changes. Ko wai au?

Government 106

Government University 106

Society of Clinical Psychology

DECEMBER 9, 2023

The benefits of cultivating compassion have been described for thousands of years and, over the last two decades, an increasing number of therapeutic approaches have been promoting its use in addressing mental health difficulties. As an evolutionary-focused, biopsychosocial therapy model, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) conceptualizes compassion as a prosocial motivation, characterized by “the sensitivity to suffering in self and others with a commitment to try to alleviate and prevent it”.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Interventional Psychology Clinic 52

Living Sober

DECEMBER 9, 2023

What gifts does sobriety give me so I can face the silly season with confidence, control, grace and patience?

Sobriety 57

Sobriety 57