What to say when someone has cancer
Finding out that someone you know has cancer is always difficult, especially if you don’t know what to say. Supporting them involves listening to what they have to say and being aware of cues in their behaviour.
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Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast talks to Tegan Davies, who’s a self-professed wellness geek, and has embedded positive psychology practices in the not-for-profit sector for over 10 years. Previously the head of Learning Development and Culture at Camp Quality, Australia’s leading childhood cancer charity, Tegan is now the manager of operations at The ORANGES Toolkit, a social enterprise dedicated to helping individuals and teams realize their potential. She’s also a Board member for Action for Happiness in Australia, a business coach, and a qualified yoga teacher. In this episode, we discover how HR leaders can introduce and embed positive psychology approaches across workplaces, and the importance of establishing a common language, evidence-based practices, and wellbeing champions. Connect with Tegan Davies: http://www.theorangestoolkit.com.au/
What to say when someone has cancer
Finding out that someone you know has cancer is always difficult, especially if you don’t know what to say. Supporting them involves listening to what they have to say and being aware of cues in their behaviour.
The power of resilience
Resilience is our ability to not just bounce back from tough situations, but ‘bounce forward’ with growth and learning. Our levels of resilience get tested from time to time. Thankfully, resilience is a skill that can be developed.