By Dr Jolanta Burke, CPsychol, RCSI I have always struggled with the notion of resilience as merely the ability to bounce back. For decades, we’ve viewed adversity as a thief that robs us of our health and wellbeing. When a child born into a family of alcoholics or...

A Tale of Two Horses, Written by Pawel Fortuna, KUL Imagine that every time you set out to accomplish a task or achieve a specific goal, you climb aboard the carriage of Achievement Motivation, which is pulled by two very different horses. While their names and colors...

Written by Dr Jolanta Burke, CPsychol Amidst the swirling currents of our thoughts and feelings, a guiding light emerges. It's known as positive psychology, and it's far more than a fleeting breeze; it's a powerful force that reshapes our perception of ourselves and...

Written by Dr Jolanta Burke In today's bustling educational landscape, there's a palpable buzz surrounding health and wellbeing initiatives. European schools are no exception, as they find themselves awash in solutions aimed at tackling stress and mental health...