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Dr. Nic Hooper
Psychologist, Author and Academic
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Dr. Nic Hooper
Nic is a Lecturer of Psychology at Cardiff University, author of the highly acclaimed book ‘The Unbreakable Student‘, and Director of Communications for Connect PSHE (a wellbeing curriculum for primary school children)
The Unbreakable Student presents six key evidence-based wellbeing rules and a number of clinically proven techniques that inspire students to take positive action in their lives after leaving home.
Nic has also written books about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); “The Research Journey of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” and “The Annual ACT Diary & Journal”
Connect is a Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) wellbeing curriculum for primary school children. It is a fun, easy to use weekly programme that teaches children key skills to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Find out more about Nic here
The Mental Wellbeing 5 with Dr. Nic Hooper
1. What is your favourite quote, anecdote, proverb or experience that helps with mental wellbeing?
Nic:
2. What is your top piece of advice for mental wellbeing?
Nic:
“Unwanted thoughts and feelings will come and go like the clouds as we dance our way through life. Often people think that such experiences need to disappear before a good life can be lived, and thus do harmful things in an attempt to avoid them. My advice is simple; when the clouds come, hold your discomfort and keep your feet moving as best as you can towards the things that are important to you.”
3. What is the one change in the world that you would like to see? (in your area of wellbeing or in the world in general or both)
Nic:
“I’d like conceptualisations of mental health to have a stronger contextual focus. Past and present experiences matter, so let’s stop placing blame at the door of afflicted individuals because of supposed biological or cognitive deficiencies and instead appreciate that context plays an important role in the development of psychopathology, and that intervention efforts should therefore focus on changing the context”.
4. Which resources (books / websites / videos etc) for wellbeing would you recommend?
Nic:
5. What’s the one thing that always makes you smile?
Nic:
Scoring a nice goal while playing football.
Further Exploration - Dr. Nic Hooper
Website: Dr. Nic Hooper
Nic's website containing information about him, his books, media appearances, scientific publications and how to get in contact
Book: The Unbreakable Student: 6 Rules for Staying Sane at University
Nic's highly acclaimed book presenting six key evidence-based wellbeing rules and a number of clinically proven techniques that inspire students to take positive action in their lives after leaving home.
Connect PHSE
Connect, where Nic is Director of Communications, is a Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) wellbeing curriculum for primary school children. It is a fun, easy to use weekly programme that teaches children key skills to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
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