Yesterday I was hoodwinked into doing a live drawing in front of the young audience. We had to choose a challenge faced by year 7 students but come up with another way of looking at it in less than 3 minutes. This came from a very strong memory of when I started at an all boys high school and being completely wigged out by how grown up, mature and intimidating the senior students were. Excuse my terrible handwriting but I was feeling the pressure 😄
@thewellbeingdistillery@ravenswoodschoolforgirls@hatwellbeing #studentwellbeing #postiveeducation #youngmentalhealth
Delighted to share the stage at @ravenswoodschoolforgirls Student Led Wellbeing Conference (including students from Knox Grammar) with Mr David Bott @thewellbeingdistillery . We were there to share some of the work we’ve doing with @hatwellbeing while getting them to think about how to implement change when life gets challenging. The wisdom of young minds never ceases to amaze me. With 350 yr 7 students it was loud and a lot of fun.
#studentwellbeing #positiveeducation #worryless
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Over a year and half ago my Stripe account on my website got hacked, we got bombed by over 2000 fraudulent orders and I had to shut down my online shop.
I tried to sort it out but it was so bloody complicated that I became bit of an ostrich. Finally the wonderful @jenboxer came to the rescue and sorted it out - thank you so much Jen!
So I’m delighted to say that the shop is now working beautifully, book orders are rolling in again and we have many more safeguard to stop those %#*& ruining our livelihood.
My sincerest apologies if anyone tried order anything - if you feel compelled to do so again I can assure you of a better outcome.
PS: The Alphabet of the Human Heart is sadly out of print.
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#drawnfromexperience #mentalhealthandwellbeing #wellbeingwisdom #wellbeing
In the decade of so I’ve been coming to Elysia I’ve never seen a snake that was until today - just warming itself against some sun kissed concrete.
Such an epically good day yesterday at the Hospital Schools Conference in the Hunter Valley presenting a beautiful mash up of the History, Meaning & Science of Wellbeing, The Power of the Image and an introduction to ‘Here’s a Thought’ (HAT).
Two things I’ve never done - a 1 1/2 hr duelling banjo presentation with David Bott and drawing live 😬 It was so much fun.
Until recently didn’t know a lot about hospital schools but what an amazing group of humans these are. The ability to teach at a bedside, a transient cohort, often really sick kids and all the other complications that come with being in hospital. Felt very privileged to be part of the day. Also managed to give away a few books 😊
#hatwellbeing #hospitalschooling #hospital #hospitalschoolteacher #johnhunterchildrenshospital #johnhunterhospital #drawnfromexperience @thewellbeingdistillery@johnhunterhospital@hatwellbeing@rydgesresorthuntervalley
I’m taking part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride on May 19th to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer and Men’s Mental Health both causes close to my heart. If anyone would like to support me, I and the greater community would be very grateful. See link in the comments below.
#distinguisedgentlemansride #prostatecancer #mensmentalhealth #mensmentalhealthawareness
Big day of talking to year 11 at three schools back to back. The theme was Making Connections. Brain feels like mush and my throat is in need of ice cream but had a great time. Thanks for having me Queenwood, Shore and Roseville.
#teenwellness #teenagewellbeing #resilience #purpose #teenagementalhealth
'Here's a Thought' (or HAT) is a beautifully designed, specialised adolescent wellbeing program created to inspire and help young minds; created to kick starting important conversations. HAT anonymously captures student sentiment which in turn guides the school on how to make school a better place to be for everyone.
'HAT Champion' is a part time, work from home, contract position for now with the opportunity of becoming full time as the business grows. Preferably Australian based.
If this feels like you and you have the above attributes - we'd love to hear from you at: [email protected]
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It’s that day in year that reminds us to reach out and check in on those who we may not have spoken to in a while. Those who might be on their own. Or those who have been doing it tough. It doesn’t take much. It’s free and science has shown it benefits the asker as well as the recipient - win win. Most importantly it creates connection and can save lives.
Hope this finds you OK wherever you might be.
#ruokday #kindness #compassion #empathy #justask #resilience
Doodle and thought for the day. Over heard someone saying this on the bus. Wisdom on the 173X.
#ego #healthymind #mentalhealth #mentallyhealthy #wellness #wellbeing #drawnfromexperience
