Articles by Rob Sams

January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Social ‘Resiliencing’

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 that’s difficult to imagine. With the drought there are vast… Read the rest

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

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

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 edition of her book Stories of Hope. Secondly, I was… Read the rest

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019

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

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 connected socially with others? What… Read the rest

July 15, 2019July 26, 2019

Models of Sensemaking and Suicide (and their challenges)

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 contact Lifeline on 131114, or for outside of… Read the rest

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019

Happy New Year and the ‘Good Life’ Paradox

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 our social media… Read the rest