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.
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 […]
Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert In this best-selling book, Daniel Gilbert assures us that “this is not an instruction manual that will tell you anything useful about how to be happy.” Instead, using scientific research, amusing stories and a witty writing style, he shows us that our best laid plans are unlikely to make […]
Duck decoys, fishing rods, boots – outdoor gear of all kinds was piled high in the garage. One day I found my wife staring at the mess. “I hope I die first, so I don’t have to get rid of all this,” she sighed. “Look on the bright side,” I suggested. “If I go first, […]
Promoting Individual and Social Happiness