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Wellington-Hutt Humour Seminars Appetiser

25/6/2015

 
Several years ago I attended a Humour Seminar in Wellington with my friend Rosalind. Australians Patricia Cameron-Hill and Shane Yates presented and thoroughly convinced me, if I needed convincing, that humour has such an important part to play in contributing to our health and wellbeing.

Shane and Cameron are still around and last year published the video below. It is summarised as follows:
A positive attitude is too important to be left to chance. That’s because everything you do can be easier and more enjoyable when you’re in a good mood. Being in a good mood can improve relationships, enhance learning, make hard work easier, prevent accidents and reduce stress. There is also a strong connection between positive emotions and good health.
Please enjoy this offering. You may also appreciate surfing through Patricia's  Shane's website http://www.chy.com.au/
Because U Matter humour Seminar
SEMINAR POSTPOSED UNTIL LATE 2015
Perhaps this video and their website will be motivators for you to attend my Wellington Humour Seminars in August?

How Humour Can Heal Seminar

28/5/2015

 
Because U Matter's How Humour Can Heal Seminar offers an informative and life impacting opportunity for you to gain new perspectives on humour. How it can work for you personally, your relationships and your team. 

This 2 hour seminar will be presented by Margaret Alve. 
Margaret is a counsellor and facilitator with the Wellington Division of the Cancer Society. She is on the Faculty of Skylight Trust and co-owns the Because U Matter Support Service.
HOW HUMOUR CAN HEAL SEMINAR - MORE INFO
SEMINAR POSTPOSED UNTIL LATE 2015
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HOW HUMOUR CAN HEAL
SEMINAR POSTPOSED UNTIL LATE 2015

Because U Matter Partners with Skylight and Victim Support

14/5/2015

 
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Mt Taranaki after a stormy night!
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NZ Fire Service National Training Facility - Venue for Rotorua Victim Support Training
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BUM's Margaret Alve Addresses Victim Support Volunteers in New Plymouth
Because U Matter has completed two recent training seminars with Victim Support in Rotorua (March) and New Plymouth (May), on behalf of Skylight. These seminars have addressed issues of grief, loss and bereavement with a focus on issues arising from suicide. BUM's Margaret Alve - a professional counsellor and supervisor - specialises in working with individuals and groups facing issues of bereavement, grief, loss and change.

in association with Victim Support and Skylight

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Because U Matter Developments

26/7/2013

 
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  • Margaret has this week received confirmation that she has been awarded a Certificate in Supervision by WelTec in Wellington. This award follows theoretical and practicum training earlier this year.
  • In addition to her work as a Counsellor and Facilitator with the Wellington Division of the Cancer Society, Margaret does contract work with the Skylight Trust as a presenter and facilitator with various groups.
  • The Because U Matter website has been upgraded to include an Immediate Support page which links to various organisations, agencies and resources which offer immediate support. This page has been added with the awareness that occasionally people need immediate counselling support and advice, rather than by appointment.

When People Don’t Act Like You Thought They Would

16/7/2012

 
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Look for the 'Duck' Image on P.8 of CanTalk Winter 2012
Margaret has an article in the Winter 2012 edition of CanTalk - The Wellington Cancer Society newsletter. You can read it on page 8 adjacent the duck image - see left.

The article begins, "When people get diagnosed with cancer they naturally want to turn to those they love and are familiar with. They want to be able to share and depend on them, feel their love and support. It can be very hard to take when this support fails to occur...."

Interested in reading more? 

Visit: http://tinyurl.com/CanTalkWinter2012

Get Motivated

23/6/2012

 
Sometimes we lack motivation.  Even thinking about motivation and making positive change can be difficult.  Taking small steps can be the way forward.  Taking one step at a time can bring about significant change.

Getting started can be so hard. External influences may influence being de-motivated, or changed circumstances may be getting in the way.

Here are 12 motivational tips that others have found helpful when they have applied them.

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The Art of Acceptance - Living in an Imperfect World

8/5/2012

 
Stephanie Dowrick interviewed on Life Matters 

‘Only the best is enough’ is often out of reach, it is idealised.

The focus is often on the goal rather than being present to the process. When the focus is only on the goal then it becomes very narrow. When things change or don’t go the way we thought it can really challenge our sense of control. By obsessing over it we lose trust: trust in others, trust in ourselves. We lose living in the experience, discoveries and staying with the process.

A discussion on completing tasks follows:   
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CD Available
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I Work With Groups

8/4/2012

 
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I Enjoy Working with Groups
I am available to work with groups seeking assistance around a number of issues. These may include:
Chronic & serious illness in the workplace, organisation or community
Engaging with change
Loss & grief issues
Team building
The challenge of self-care for people helpers....

Team building and group dynamics are among issues I have addressed with groups. I currently co-facilitate the "Heartsong" Wellington Bereaved Parents support Group. A particular passion is helping groups appreciate how 'rituals' help people to make meaning out of their life experiences.  

My group work fees are $120+ per hour for businesses; $100+ per hour for NGO and Community groups.

Contact me to discuss possibilities for your business or organisation. 

Margaret 

First Post!

2/3/2012

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Because U Matter was launched as a website and blog today.

Naturally, this is a big move as I further develop my counselling services and resources. I'd love to know what you think. How can I improve my web presence? What other 'things' could helpfully be added?

Why not make a blog post here...?

Margaret
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    PG Cert. Hlth. Sc., Dip. Counselling, Cert. Supervision,  MNZCCA. 
    Margaret is employed part time as a Counsellor and Facilitator with the Wellington Division of the Cancer Society in Newtown. She is on the Faculty of the Skylight Trust as a Professional Presenter in group support and training. Through her support service, Because U Matter, Margaret offers Professional Supervision & Counselling and Group Training by arrangement.

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