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The Learning (and unlearning) that Revealed my Vocation

August 22, 2021 by Rob Sams 1 Comment

The Learning (and unlearning) that Revealed my Vocation It was in March 2012 that I transitioned from working full time in organisations, to starting a consultancy. I remember the time well, sitting … [Read more...] about The Learning (and unlearning) that Revealed my Vocation

Filed Under: Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: helping, lifeline, vocation

I’m just not that into safety anymore

June 1, 2020 by Rob Sams 94 Comments

Read the sequel to this article: I’m Still Not That Into Safety Our most popular article out of 3007! Why do you think that is? Rob's courage and honesty has certainly touched some nerves! I’m just … [Read more...] about I’m just not that into safety anymore

Filed Under: Positive Safety Stuff, Relationships, Rob Sams, Safety Culture, Safety Procedures, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: compliance, not into safety, people, safe workplace

Social ‘Resiliencing’

January 7, 2020 by Rob Sams 8 Comments

Australia is currently facing unprecedented devastation through both bushfires and drought. It’s hard to escape the images, where in some regions frightening fires are raging through towns at a pace … [Read more...] about Social ‘Resiliencing’

Filed Under: Resilience, Rob Sams Tagged With: bushfire, resiliencing

Resiliencing….. (and other such ‘ings’…)

January 3, 2020 by Rob Sams 8 Comments

Two experiences over the Christmas/New Year break have been the cause of much reflection and contemplation. Firstly, I was privileged to be presented with a manuscript for Kerrie Atherton’s latest … [Read more...] about Resiliencing….. (and other such ‘ings’…)

Filed Under: Mental health, Resilience, Rob Sams Tagged With: hope

Our Social Being – and why it matters in Mental Health and Suicide

December 8, 2019 by Rob Sams 8 Comments

  We hear of humans variously described as; “social beings”, “social creatures” or even as “social animals”. But what do we really mean when we talk in this way? What is the importance of being … [Read more...] about Our Social Being – and why it matters in Mental Health and Suicide

Filed Under: Mental health, Rob Sams Tagged With: suicide prevention

Models of Sensemaking and Suicide (and their challenges)

July 15, 2019 by Rob Sams 4 Comments

Note: the following paper explores concepts and ideas associated with Suicide. If this topic triggers distress, it may not be for you. If this paper does cause concern, within Australia you can … [Read more...] about Models of Sensemaking and Suicide (and their challenges)

Filed Under: Mental health, Rob Sams Tagged With: suicide prevention

Happy New Year and the ‘Good Life’ Paradox

January 1, 2019 by Rob Sams 4 Comments

Happy New Year and the ‘Good Life’ Paradox “Happy New Year! I hope that for you and your family, it is a year of much happiness, health and success!” This salutation, and many versions of it, flood … [Read more...] about Happy New Year and the ‘Good Life’ Paradox

Filed Under: Rob Sams, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: happiness, paradox

Stranger (is not always) Danger

December 19, 2018 by Rob Sams 7 Comments

Stranger (is not always) Danger How might we engage with others in ways that seek ‘connection’, rather than efficacy? What may we do to move toward ‘meeting’ others (even if only for a brief moment), … [Read more...] about Stranger (is not always) Danger

Filed Under: Rob Sams Tagged With: danger, social sensemaking

Just Hangin’ Out…

December 3, 2018 by Rob Sams 12 Comments

Just Hangin’ Out… One of the privileges of working in a community-led, service oriented organisation, is that I come across some remarkable people. Remarkable, not because they are heroes who save … [Read more...] about Just Hangin’ Out…

Filed Under: Rob Sams, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: social sensemaking

Suicide Prevention – a Social Psychological Perspective

November 12, 2018 by Rob Sams 8 Comments

Suicide Prevention - a Social Psychological Perspective Prelude: In June 2013, I joined the first cohort of students in post-graduate studies in the Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR), a program … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention – a Social Psychological Perspective

Filed Under: Mental health, Rob Sams, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: social psychology, suicide prevention

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