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I’m just not that into safety anymore

June 1, 2020 by Rob Sams 94 Comments

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Social ‘Resiliencing’

January 7, 2020 by Rob Sams 8 Comments

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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 amounts of desolate land, … Learn more >>>>>

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

January 3, 2020 by Rob Sams 8 Comments

imageTwo 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 grateful for the time … Learn more >>>>>

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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

 

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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 contact Lifeline on 131114, or for outside of Australia, a list of

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