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Welcoming Dr Robin Youngson: A Groundbreaking Trauma Specialist and Trustee of Kiwis For Good
Kiwis For Good is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Robin Youngson as a Trustee of our organisation. Dr Youngson is a leading trauma specialist and the founder of a pioneering therapeutic practice known as Somatic Compassion – a powerful integration of neuroscience, affective touch, and compassionate presence that has transformative effects on trauma healing.
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The drugs don’t work, they just make you worse
Paris Williams, a psychologist, challenges conventional views on mental health and psychosis in his groundbreaking book "Rethinking Madness," advocating for a paradigm shift in understanding and treatment. Through insightful research and case studies, he demonstrates that embracing struggles rather than masking them with quick fixes may lead to profound transformation and full recovery.
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The NZ wellbeing budget - An historic moment in our nations history.
New Zealand's Labour coalition government has done something that could prove historic. Led by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, it has produced the world's first "wellbeing" Budget, focused explicitly on a single goal: using its limited funds to promote the wellbeing of its citizens.
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Christmas is here, and all that it brings
You are probably sat reading this with a glass of bubbles in hand and loved ones dotted around busily opening presents or firing up the BBQ, the cat may have torn down the Christmas tree and batted the baubles across the living room floor...
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A Moment to Rethink: Policing, Protection, and Public Trust
Residents of of Clyde Rd, Bryndwr, Christchurch were alarmed by the sound of gunshots around 11pm on 13th August 2025 ,and woke to the shocking news that a woman, that police were called to protect during a domestic incident, was fatally shot by officers.
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Kiwis for Good: why should you contribute?
As the body of psychological science continues to expand, new methods of treating mental disorders and improving quality of life are being excavated. Activities which were previously considered purely recreational or physical in benefit, such as writing and physical exercise, are now being established as effective means with which to treat things like depression and anxiety.
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