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.

  • Silly moments

    I want to get rid of my collection of glove-puppets. Any offer accepted. I just want them off my hands. * * * * I’ve just retired from my job as a plasterer. They presented me with a silver trowel engraved with the words; “For surfaces rendered.” * * * * When I first heard Julie […]

  • How can I be happy when the world is in flames?

    Global instability reminds us that we are all connected. Devastating faraway events have local effects, such as rising prices. Naturally, we have feelings about it; perhaps anger or despair. Happiness seems inappropriate. It seems cruel to be happy when others are suffering, and naïve not to focus on our own impending losses. In our relatively […]

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  • The Living Language of Water

    The Living Language of Water by Veda Austin Veda Austin captures the way water responds to the influences around it. Using a simple freezing technique, she photographs its symmetrical patterns, and the pictures it forms that echo photos the water has been exposed to. She shows how water responds to the emotions of people who […]

  • Words at Play

    The inventor of throat sweets has died There will be no coffin at the funeral!! * * * *The inventor of auto-correct died last week.  The funnel will be tomato. * * * * Did you hear about the man that drowned in his muesli?  A strong currant pulled him in.

  • Helping the Homeless

    In today’s economy, increasing numbers of people are living on the streets. For the general public, it can be embarrassing, or even intimidating, being asked for money and not knowing how to respond. Nobody wants to be taken advantage of, and certainly not tricked by a con artist. Recently I was witness to a group […]

Stephanie Hills

Promoting Individual and Social Happiness

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