{"title":"Ruth MacConville","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuth MacConville offers insightful guidance in self-help and personal development, inviting readers to explore practical ways to enhance their wellbeing and embrace happiness. Her work combines thoughtful reflection with accessible advice, making complex ideas relatable and applicable to everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an emphasis on cultivating positivity and resilience, MacConville's books encourage a mindful approach to personal growth. Readers can expect uplifting narratives that inspire change and nurture emotional balance, fostering a deeper understanding of what it means to live well.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-be-happy-by-ruth-macconville-9781906517533","title":"How to be Happy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuccess is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success\u003c\/em\u003e. Albert Schweitzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResearch over the last few years has explored the patterns of thinking, feeling and relating that create human success. It is recognised that wellbeing is not a standalone feature of individuals; rather it is inextricably linked to that individual's ability to flourish and achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe connection between education and happiness is firmly established, confirming what teachers already know: happy children learn and perform better than unhappy children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis programme introduces the core elements of positive psychology and conveys them in a clear and practical way for primary-aged children. The 15 sessions aim to teach pupils how to: realise their personal strengths; connect healthily with others; build friendships; and reach out to trustworthy adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are full facilitator notes with all the necessary resources to run an interactive programme that will be delivered with a sense of fun, to engage and inspire all learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo support the programme, the book also contains a section on the key concepts of positive psychology that underpin the sessions, a PowerPoint for staff training, and downloadable resources with copiable materials and useful websites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932255994092,"sku":"9781906517533","price":68.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781906517533-how-to-be-happy.jpg?v=1783857177"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ruth-macconville.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}