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Using DNA-v to support Young People with Climate Change
Hi Everyone, We really enjoyed sharing together in this webinar on climate change and helping young people by using DNA-v (and not so young). “I am heading to aid in the NSW bushfire recovery and this has been extremely useful”. Anonymous participant. “What a generous and hopeful reflection on helping young people!” Anonymous participant. DNA-V, the youth model[…]
DNA-V Jenga – Free resource
Free resource: One of the fun parts of using DNA-V is the creativity it brings. Jenny Grant from Coffs Psychology and Neurotherapy recently shared her adaption of DNA-V Jenga. All you need to do is download the file below, print it on stickers, buy yourself a $5 set of Jenga and Voila! An easy way to build skills[…]
Nice teens win — in the long run
By Dr. Joseph Ciarrochi This article can be freely downloaded by clicking here. What sorts of social strategies help teens to win friends? Does being aggressive and breaking rules–being antisocial—sometimes make teens well-liked by their peers? We addressed this question in a large, longitudinal study of friendship development in high school (Grade 8 to 12).[…]
Lisa Butcher’s DNA-v song – Sharing DNA-v with the world
One of my greatest pleasures these days is meeting amazingly talented people who are using DNA-v creatively. I often have to pinch myself to realise I am here amongst these people. Best of all these folk are willing to share their talents and resources with others. Last week I was in Coffs Harbour, Australia and[…]
7 steps to help young people who are school refusing
The 7 steps you can do immediately to help young people It’s the start of the school year, and suddenly my clinic phone is ringing with worried parents who have kids refusing to attend school. Here’s how to help fast. School refusal is a worry for parents and their kids, and the research shows there are important steps to take.[…]
Another animation to help teens with DNA-v
We are excited to have another video that can help introduce young people to their DNA-V. This one uses DNA-v in the situation of not attending school; however, it isn’t designed just for this one issue, it is designed as an exemplar for the discoverer. Show it to young people and then ask them to map[…]
Joseph Ciarrochi and colleagues on self-compassion and perfectionism
Many of you will be interested in our new paper showing that self-compassion can protect one from the downsides of maladaptive perfectionism. The paper is led by Madeleine Ferrari (watch this space for more cool work from her). A core idea of the paper is that you can’t really stop people from having perfectionistic thoughts, especially[…]
DNA-V online self-paced course is live at last!
Hi everyone, We are excited to invite you all to our new DNA-V online course. After years of pouring our heart and soul into a youth model of acceptance, mindfulness and positive psychology we are thrilled to be able to spread it to the people who work with teens no matter where they are or what their profession—clinicians, counselors, social workers,[…]
DNA-v group program for young people
We are excited to share with you DNA-v for groups The DNA-v protocol by, Meredith Rayner, Louise Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi, was designed for young people in schools and counselling. Meredith piloted the program in high school groups to good effect. We are examining the data now and expect to have more to share on this[…]
Dream Big – new videos for teens
Find the fire inside with DNA-v – Scroll down for new release videos to to inspire your work with adolescents We are excited to now have 3 simple videos that can help introduce young people to their DNA-V. Now you will have a way to show young people, inspire them, fire them. The videos can provide the[…]