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.

  • Kindness to animals

    The principle of kindness applies to animals, as well as humans. Recently Lynley* found a cat lying on her front deck. Somehow its front paw had got caught in its collar, so that it couldn’t walk. Although she was a stranger to the cat, Lynley approached it and unbuckled its collar to set its leg […]

  • Freedom and Rules

    Years ago, I worked in the adoption service, where it was my job to interview couples who wanted to adopt. As the government agency for child protection, it was our duty to ensure the child’s safety and to approve all suitable applicants without prejudice. (Very few were turned down.) The criteria were different for the […]

  • Enhance Your Team’s Harmony

    If you’re a leader in a non-profit organisation, you’re probably pleased with the dedication and professionalism shown by your workers. On the other hand, you sometimes find that staff seem disgruntled, or that not everyone is on your wavelength. Contact me for a unique service to improve harmony in your workplace. More than simply mediation […]

  • Newly invented proverbs

    “Don’t get mad, get angry.” ~ Edwina Currie “Never the bride, always the bridegroom.”  ~ Peter Jones “Two heads are better than none.” ~ Jean Green “The hand that turns the doorknob opens the door.”   ~ D H Anderson “A person with false teeth may still speak the truth.”   ~ V. Earnest Cox “It’s better […]

  • Leadership and Self-Deception. Getting Out of the Box

    Elske writes: The book that impacted my personal life the most was: Leadership and Self-Deception. Getting out of the box, by the Arbinger Institute.  It is a fictional story that illustrates wisdom and principles about our relationships and conflict. Funny enough I actually bought it for an employee – but got curious and read it myself. I never did pass […]

Stephanie Hills

Promoting Individual and Social Happiness

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