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Meet our esteemed facilitators, Sam and Steph! With over two decades of experience in teaching psychology, they have honed their skills in understanding human behaviour and communication patterns. Their expertise in the field has allowed them to effortlessly transition into facilitating workshops, where they now share their insights and knowledge with eager learners from diverse backgrounds.

In addition to their expertise in teaching psychology, Sam and Steph are experienced coaches and mentors who focus on supporting individuals' mental health using psychological theory. Their deep understanding of human behaviour and communication guides individuals and teams towards better mental and emotional health, helping them overcome personal and professional challenges, achieve their goals, and unlock their full potential.

Drawing on their experience in teaching psychology, Sam and Steph have developed courses aimed at developing and supporting leadership skills, building team cultures, and creating psychologically safe workplaces. Their workshops are thoughtfully designed to foster positive workplace cultures, improve communication and collaboration, and promote mental and emotional well-being.

Their dedication to supporting others and their wealth of experience and expertise make Sam and Steph valuable assets to any organisation looking to create a supportive, inclusive, and healthy work environment. Whether you are looking to upskill your workforce, improve team dynamics, or support employee wellbeing, Sam and Steph have the knowledge and experience to help you achieve your goals.

Sam Dudek and Stephanie O'Brien Wellbeing consultants and facilitators

Sam Dudek

Founder, Facilitator & Counsellor

Steph O'Brien

Founder, Facilitator & Counsellor

Steph’s qualifications include:

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

Masters of Teacher and Learning (Distinction)

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling

Papa Reo NZ Certificate in Te Reo Level 1

Courses include:

QPR suicide triage training

John Henden Solution Focused Suicide training

Restorative Practice one-to-one training

Restorative Practice group situations training

Restorative Practice high-end situation training

Restorative Conferences training

Restorative Practice Mini Conference Training

Restorative Circles training

Restorative Essentials training.

Tikanga Certificate

Sam's qualifications include:

Bachelor in Psychology and Counselling (Hons)

Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling

 

Courses include:

QPR suicide triage training

Quetzal Specialist in-house training in how to work with childhood sexual abuse

Restorative Practice one-to-one training

Restorative Practice group situations training

Restorative Practice high-end situation training

Restorative Conferences training

Restorative Practice Mini Conference training

Restorative Circles training

Restorative Essentials training

Sam and Steph's qualifications and experience demonstrate their extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of mental health and education. The range of courses they have completed, such as QPR suicide triage training and Restorative Practice training, showcase their commitment to staying current with the latest practices and techniques in the field, and being able to provide the best service to their clients.

Affiliations

Provisional Members Registered with NZAC 

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