Buffer, bolster and build your mental health

Content author: Brett Weiner

Brett graduated from Victoria University in 2013 and is approaching the completion of his Masters in Applied Positive Psychology at The University Of Melbourne. He demonstrates a wealth of knowledge in the science of what it means for individuals, groups and institutions to thrive. This is a result of a progressive accumulation of experience working in the health and wellness industry. Brett has had experience across domains including strength and conditioning, nutrition and Osteopathic therapy. He is a proud husband, father and director at The Sports And Spinal Group who values authentic, high-quality connections with his colleagues, friends and family.

Brett strongly believes that if you don’t have the awareness, deep understanding and skills to put your oxygen mask on first in both your personal and work life, then your ability to help others is immediately diminished. With the approaching rapid growth in our profession, he believes that it is now time to entrench a model to understand better clinician well-being within the context of Osteopathy and how that model can translate to practical, preventative strategies at both a systemic and individual level to prevent burnout and attrition from our profession in the future.

In these difficult times, positive psychology (PP) can play a huge role in buffering against mental illness, bolstering mental health and help build positive capacities that may help to strengthen your future mental health. These modules focus on important elements of PP including meaning, self-compassion, gratitude, character strengths, positive emotions, and high-quality relationships.

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