Happy Nation is based on two basic ideas

  1. Focussing on what makes us happy can bring us to greater heights of joy and fulfilment than focussing solely on the problems we wish to solve. This is the philosophy inherent in Positive Psychology.
  2. Happiness, like any other emotional state, is not an isolated phenomenon – it affects, and is affected by, the people around us. To reach fulfilment we must work towards enhancing the happiness of all, using love, compassion and gratitude. This social happiness philosophy is consistent with the principles of Deep Ecology.

Stephanie Hills has thirty years’ experience working with people in distress, both as a social worker and a counsellor.

A large part of her work has comprised using narrative and art therapy to help people move on from depression. While still helping people facing difficulties, Stephanie’s work has broadened to include the promotion and enhancement of individual and social happiness.

Using the principles of Positive Psychology and Deep Ecology, she assists individuals and groups to improve their functioning in various life spheres, taking into account the social, cultural, economic and environmental context of people’s lives.

  • Positive Communication for Everyday Life: …………An online workshop…………

    7.30 – 9pm NZST Monday 2 December 2024 or 2.00 – 3.30pm NZST Monday 9 December 2024 This workshop draws from the respectful communication practices revealed in Dale Carnegie’s timeless book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and practice the ideas together. The workshop is offered at […]

  • Not the End of the World

    Not the End of the World. How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet by Hannah Ritchie Environmental problems are an emotionally charged topic, but solutions require a clear head, all the relevant information and an understanding of the complex interweaving of economics, science, and social justice. Hannah Ritchie has done […]

  • Life these days…

    *According to my latest Bank Statement, I have enough money to live in luxury for the rest of my life. As long as I die tomorrow. *Just booked a table for our wedding anniversary for me and my wife. Bound to end in tears though – she’s not much good at snooker. *I must be […]

  • Uplift Your Thinking Style (a series of 2 online workshops)

    Do you ‘overthink’? The ability to think is one of our greatest gifts, yet often we spoil our own experience by thinking in negative ways, resulting in anxiety, depression or low self-esteem. Luckily, negative ways of thinking are habits that can be unlearned. In these two online workshops, learn and practise thinking in ways that […]

  • Gratitude

    It’s been shown that the more grateful we are, the happier we are. Yet gratitude is something we’re not particularly good at. Bad news grabs our attention more than good. If your performance review mentions ten things you’re doing well and one thing you need to improve, you’re likely to focus on the one negative […]

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Stephanie Hills

Promoting Individual and Social Happiness

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