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Positive COVID ConvosAll The Small Things In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Brad Martin, a school teacher, school board member, parent of 3 school children. We explore the experience of COVID-19 at all these different levels of the school system, how to enable positive emotions through play, and the secret sauce to getting through (hint: it's not trying to go big).
2020-04-2122 min
Positive COVID ConvosPut People First In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Paula Newell, the principal of an International School based in Durango, Mexico.We explore the difficulties faced by ex-pats, leadership and over-communication, and what a student-centred approach really means.Check out Classcraft's website here:https://www.classcraft.com/
2020-04-2027 min
Positive COVID ConvosGratitude in the ICU In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Justine Bouvier an ICU Nurse working in Montreal, Canada.We explore what life is like for people on the front lines, what you can do to be supportive, and the power of gratitude.
2020-04-1924 min
Positive COVID ConvosThe Body Keeps the Score In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Dr. Tom Brunzell Director of Education at Berry Street.We explore the intersection of trauma and wellbeing, how tapping into our bodies can help us self-regulate, and why uncertainty leads us to behave in strange but predictable ways.
2020-04-1725 min
Positive COVID ConvosThe Question of Hope In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Rachel Colla, a pracademic residing in Melbourne, Australia.
We explore what fuels hope, the role of failure in taking opportunities and the power of questions to direct focus.
If you want to crowd fight COVID-19 with the rest of the world sign up using the link below.
https://crowdfightcovid19.org/
2020-04-1627 min
Positive COVID ConvosWords Create Worlds In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Lisa Baker, an early childhood teacher, MAPP alumni, researcher, and facilitator living in Ballarat, Australia.
We explore how COVID has impacted early childhood teaching, wrangling the monkeys in our minds with mindfulness, and the power of wellbeing literacy and language to provide options that didn't exist before.
2020-04-1525 min
Positive COVID ConvosGoing Deep and Wide In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Dr. Paul Wong, a clinical psychologist, pastor, and researcher residing in Toronto, Canada.
We explore the need for integrating the east and the west, suffering as the foundation for happiness, and the opportunity presented to go deeper and explore our inner world.
2020-04-1424 min
Positive COVID ConvosTeaching Through COVID19 in Shanghai In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Philibert Vandersleyen, a Belgium born PE Teacher working in Shanghai, China.
We explore how teaching changes in the face of COVID, receive amazing advice for teachers and explore the differences in COVID response across different countries.
2020-04-1429 min
Positive COVID ConvosWhat Matters Most? In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Nigel Lappin, an assistant coach of the Geelong Cats Football Club here in Australia.
We explore the positives of coaching on and off the field, understanding meaning and purpose, and the nature of crisis to bring us back to what matters most.
2020-04-1323 min
Positive COVID ConvosMove Hearts, Minds, and Body In this episode of COVID Convos, we talk to Josephine Tite, a positive psychology practitioner living in Calgary, Canada.
We explore Josephine's work with people in aged care, whether wellbeing science has a place in the medical response to COVID, and start to elaborate a concept of collective care.
Watch Josephine's awesome content here:
https://www.facebook.com/positivitycentre/
Read Kit Wisdom's article here:
https://www.wisephysiotherapy.com.au/post/collective-care-conversations-are-we-asking-ourselves-the-questions-that-really-matter
2020-04-1229 min
Positive COVID ConvosGrowing Through Trauma In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Pamela Nunez del Prado, a clinical psychologist, and researcher living in Lima, Peru.
We explore the sexiness of statistics, the fundamentals and enablers of post-traumatic growth, and the need for collaboration to create chains of change.
If you are interested in helping others leave us a comment or contact us at COVIDConvos@gmail.com.
2020-04-1128 min
Positive COVID ConvosClowning Through COVID In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with David Cerrone, a clown living in Paris, France.
We explore the universality of humor, laughter as a sword and a shield, and what the philosophy of clowning can teach us about coping in a COVID world.
Find out more about David here:
https://www.instagram.com/davidcerrone/
https://www.facebook.com/thelaughingbackpack/
http://www.thelaughingbackpack.com/
Health Clown Around the World FB Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/516522629270026/
2020-04-1027 min
Positive COVID ConvosCreatively Practicing What I Preach In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Kirsten Cottone, a mother, and expert in creativity.
We explore how constraints breed creativity, ways for people to bring out latent creativity in themselves and their children, and the wisdom of practicing what you preach to navigate through crisis.
If you want to get in touch with Kirsten and her work follow the links below:
Free FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/936102886826840/
https://www.kirstencottone.com/
2020-04-1025 min
Positive COVID ConvosBe Your Own Best Friend In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Dr. Louise Tidmand, an educator and academic residing in Denmark.
We explore Dr. Tidmand's latest "Do-Ability" Theory and how it can be applied to the COVID-19 experience of young people and students.
Join us for another COVID Convo!
2020-04-1026 min
Positive COVID ConvosRemote Control Reorganisation In this episode of Covid Convos, we chat with Anna Glynn, a positive psychology teacher for organisations in Melbourne, Australia.
We explore the hardships facing small businesses, tips for working from home and online, and the outpouring of positive resources helping organisations take care of their most important asset, humans.
Find more from Anna here:
annaglynn.com.au
Instagram: annamglynn
Sign Up for Paul Wong's study and get a free book here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0C-OaJ6uDvg31r5epKxLc5J-zHLhPOarTdpBfeaNomy79Mg/viewform
Get your free Strengths Profile here:
https://lnkd.in/dH4--fv
Access Michelle...
2020-04-1025 min
Positive COVID ConvosThe Gift of Silence In this episode of COVID Convos, We chat with Ben Weinberg, a current principal, former fisherman and wise leader residing in Madrid, Spain.
We explore the resistance to loss driving people to miss the gift of silence, the certainty of community, and how to lead in times such as these.
Join us for another COVID Convo.
2020-04-1026 min
Positive COVID ConvosIt's Good to Feel Bad In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Denise Dussert, a clinical psychologist and MAPP graduate residing in Chile.
We explore how COVID-19 has compounded the civil unrest in Chile, the importance of gratitude and connecting to nature, and a new project led by Denise and her colleagues aimed at providing wellbeing support for migrants.
If you know any Latin-American migrants please send them this link:
https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1w717514glg7c&utm_content=esmthe8
2020-04-1030 min
Positive COVID ConvosWhat's Your Story In this episode of Covid Convos we chat with Dan Watson, a teacher and Aussie currently working in the UK.
We explore managing shattered expectations, helping the frontlines, and coping with loneliness and isolation.
If you want to understand more about exponential growth and Covid-19 check out the resources below.
How exponential growth works:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_source=reddit.com
How do we know we are winning?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54XLXg4fYsc
Thriving in Solitude by Megan Corcoran
https://medium.com/@megancorcoran22...
2020-04-1025 min
Positive COVID ConvosA COVID-19 Working Holiday in the UK In this episode of Covid Convos we chat with Dan Watson, a teacher and Aussie currently working in the UK.
We explore managing shattered expectations, helping the frontlines, and coping with loneliness and isolation.
If you want to understand more about exponential growth and Covid-19 check out the resources below.
How exponential growth works:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_source=reddit.com
How do we know we are winning?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54XLXg4fYsc
Thriving in Solitude by Megan Corcoran
https://medium.com/@megancorcoran22...
2020-04-1025 min
Positive COVID ConvosBelieving in the Spark In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Shayne Hood, a former youth worker and current consultant creating tools for young people experiencing disadvantage.
We explore the similarities between social work and positive psychology through a capabilities focussed approach, delve into the COVID-19 realities of people experiencing different types of disadvantage, and land on a fundamental and important insight for anyone working with young people with pain.
Tune in to find out what is!
2020-04-1026 min
Positive COVID ConvosCommunity, Connection and Flow In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Cass Spong a systems change consultant from Melbourne, Australia.
We explore the power of community in times of crisis, how systems thinking can provide novel solutions, and get introduced to the magic of Flow Game.
You can find links to the resources mentioned below and we hope you join us for another COVID Convo.
Flow Game Invitation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V3-tYZFWJrsU-uIw0tQFfYKUU8fX4ICg/view?usp=sharing
Together as Anything:
https://www.lentilasanything.com/coronavirus-response
Article:
https://www.domain.com.au/news/kindness-is-contagious-too-the-neighbours-living-in-close-confines-spreading-love-not-germs-944272/?utm_campaign=strap-masthead&utm...
2020-04-1029 min
Positive COVID ConvosLearning to Accept Online Learning In this episode, we chat with Florine Keja, a Dutch-born educator who now calls Beijing, China home.
We explore the struggle of traveling in the midst of uncertainty, teaching online to students half-way across the world, and how home, sharing, and acceptance can get us through.
Join us for another COVID Convo!
2020-04-1024 min
Positive COVID ConvosEconomics, Inequality & Making the Most of Now In this episode of COVID Convos we chat with Martin Schleutker, a British-born personal trainer currently living in Melbourne.
We explore the effect of COVID across different industries, raise the question of what a positive economy may look like, and are given sage advice to make the most of right now.
Join us for another COVID Convo!
2020-04-1028 min
Positive COVID ConvosSelf Determined COVID Parenting In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Paul Tupou-Vea from New Zealand.
We explore parenting during COVID and how a handy motivational psychology theory can provide interesting ways of approaching additional time with your child. Listen in to find out how to create your own home vacation.
Join us for another COVID Convo and access the resources discussed in the show here:
Thankful Thursday: https://www.facebook.com/Thankful-Thursday-483667588476781/
2020-04-1025 min
Positive COVID ConvosExploring Energy with an Energiser In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Rachel Taylor, a Ph.D. student at Swinburne University, Melbourne.
We explore the burgeoning creativity of online social offerings, the science of energizing people, and how to adopt a healthcare worker.
Join us for another COVID Convo.
Resources mentioned in the show:
Queen We will rock you a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv0KwOEYKU4
Adopt a Healthcare Worker FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666739964088379/
No Lights No Lycra: https://www.facebook.com/nolightsnolycraglobal/
2020-04-1021 min
Positive COVID ConvosDropping Anchor in the COVID Storm In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Carsten Grimm, a psychologist from New Zealand.
Together we explore how to examine our values, practicing self-compassion and building our mindfulness muscles.
Join us for another COVID Convo
Links to the Resources mentioned:
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
https://wakingup.com/
2020-04-1024 min
Positive COVID ConvosHow do You Celebrate a Marriage during COVID In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Liz Dare from Western Australia.
We explore how celebrants are improvising marriages and funerals, how we are paying the online tax and are treated to a powerful and timely poem.
Here is a link to some of the FB pages Liz mentioned.
Disclaimer: We encourage you to check them out but consume responsibly.
The Kindness Pandemic: https://www.facebook.com/groups/515507852491119/?ref=group_header
Stories of Social Connection:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/519919838709164/?ref=group_header
2020-04-1026 min
Positive COVID ConvosEighteen Pet Sheep and Interdependent Responsibility In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Jessica Taylor from Geelong Grammar School's Institute of Positive Education.
We explore what responsibility looks like in a world that is connected in ways we are unaware of, the difficulty in maintaining normalcy, and the wellbeing impacts of sheep.
Join us for another COVID Convo!
2020-04-1025 min
Positive COVID ConvosGrieving to a Positive Future In this episode of COVID Convos we are joined by Dr. Peggy Kern from the University of Melbourne.
We explore the loss created by COVID-19, the need for holding space for individual and collective grieving, and the uncooperative nature of time.
Join us for another COVID Convo.
2020-04-1025 min
Positive COVID ConvosTeachers, Tech Support and Truck Drivers. Welcome to another COVID Convo. This time we have educator extraordinaire Megan Corcoran.
In this episode of COVID Convos, we explore the heavy load placed on teachers to help guide students through the crisis, finding meaning and purpose in helping, and the importance of language in shaping responses.
If you want to help Megan and her students out follow this link:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/megan-corcoran-a5ab1738_activity-6646363002490748928-pa5u
2020-04-1023 min
Positive COVID ConvosManila Mania pt 2- Thriller in Manilla In this episode, COVID Convos chats with Ashley Aquino, an educator in Manila, Philippines.
We explore the effect of COVID on the education system, what going online can and cannot replace, and dive deep into uncertainty.
Join us for another COVID Convo!
2020-04-1025 min
Positive COVID ConvosCoaching the C-Suite Through COVID In this episode of COVID Convos, we chat with Katie Comtois in Denver, Colarado.
We explore the need for self-care, the importance of meaning and purpose to light a way forward and capitalism becoming conscious of what is really important.
Join us for another COVID Convo.
2020-04-1027 min
Positive COVID ConvosZesty Canines Fighting COVID In today's episode of Covid Convos we hang out with Roz Rimes from Live With Zest.
We practice some savouring, focus on our strengths and learn about the healing magic of wellbeing dogs.
If you want to find out about your top strengths follow the link below:
https://www.viacharacter.org/
Check out Lea Waters fantastic article here:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/mar/17/silver-linings-how-to-stay-positive-during-the-coronavirus-crisis
Join in Nikki's Global Strength Initiative Here:
http://bit.ly/covidstrengths
2020-04-1024 min
Positive COVID ConvosThe Good, The Bad and The UAE In this episode of COVID Convos we talk to Professor Louise Lambert in the UAE.
We explore the cultural differences in response to COVID-19, the need for acceptance, and the simplest but most effective technique for coping acknowledgment.
Please share this COVID Convo to help boost their wellbeing. We can get through this together!!
2020-04-1024 min
Positive COVID ConvosManila Mania - Optimism, Connection, and Online Yoga In this episode, we hang out with a friend of ours from the Philippines, Nikki Vergara.
We explore the differences and similarities in the COVID experience across countries and regions, optimism as a tool for tackling the crisis, and the existence of online yoga studios.
Tell us in the comments how you are maintaining your physical health and keeping yourself entertained during isolation.
Resources mentioned in the video:
Upworthy Article: https://www.upworthy.com/italy-sings-during-coronavirus-quarantine
2020-04-1022 min
Positive COVID ConvosWho, What, When, Where, Why Join us on a dialogue adventure to explore how to care for yourself and others through the COVID-19 Crisis.
We will be exploring how positive psychology can be applied to systemic challenges like the one COVID present from an authentic, human perspective.
There will be laughs, awkwardness, and no toilet paper as we cut through the shit to figure out what can we do?
2020-04-1027 min