e The Ultimate Guide to Questions to Ask a Guy: From Flirty to Deep By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:37:35 +0000 Having the right questions can make all the difference when getting to know a guy, whether you’re building a friendship or exploring a romantic connection. Conversations are more than just words; they’re opportunities to spark curiosity, foster understanding, and build meaningful bonds. This guide provides questions that help you move beyond small talk and create ... Read more The post The Ultimate Guide to Questions to Ask a Guy: From Flirty to Deep appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Communication Relationships
e Cultivating Mutual Respect: A Guide to Healthy Relationships By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:13:23 +0000 How do you build mutual respect, a quality that everyone values but few know how to cultivate consistently? We know it’s important—whether it’s in our personal relationships or at work—but actually developing and maintaining it can be challenging. This article is here to help you understand what mutual respect really means, why it matters, and ... Read more The post Cultivating Mutual Respect: A Guide to Healthy Relationships appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Lifehack Relationships
e Empathy in Action: Techniques to Strengthen Relationships and Well-being By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:26:40 +0000 Empathy is one of those quiet superpowers that can reshape our lives for the better. It isn’t flashy, but it has an impact everywhere—from our closest relationships to the way we interact at work, and even how we perceive our broader society. For example, consider a parent who takes the time to understand their child’s ... Read more The post Empathy in Action: Techniques to Strengthen Relationships and Well-being appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Lifehack Relationships
e Mastering Rapport: Overcoming Challenges in Digital and In-Person Communication By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:55:12 +0000 Rapport is something we all seek, even if we don’t think about it every day. It’s that sense of connection, of feeling understood, and of moving smoothly with others in sync. Whether in our professional lives or at home, rapport matters—and it matters a lot more than we might realize. In today’s fast-paced, digital world, ... Read more The post Mastering Rapport: Overcoming Challenges in Digital and In-Person Communication appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Communication
e Building Lasting Relationships Through Words of Affirmation By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:58:32 +0000 Words have the power to lift us up or tear us down, and nowhere is this more true than in our closest relationships. Understanding how language shapes our emotional connections can make all the difference between feeling deeply loved or feeling disconnected. One of the most potent tools for enhancing intimacy and trust in a ... Read more The post Building Lasting Relationships Through Words of Affirmation appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Mental Wellness Relationships
e How to Use Conversation Starters to Make Meaningful Connections By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:12:39 +0000 Connecting with others is an essential part of both our personal and professional lives. Whether you’re meeting someone new, looking to break the ice at an event, or aiming to deepen an existing relationship, conversation starters can be more than just a casual question to fill the silence. They can be powerful tools for building ... Read more The post How to Use Conversation Starters to Make Meaningful Connections appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Communication
e A Guide to Self-Love: From Overcoming Doubt to System-Based Growth By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:00:10 +0000 Self-love is a topic we hear about often, but putting it into practice can feel elusive, like trying to hold onto something that keeps slipping away. You know it’s there, but it’s hard to hold on to. The concept of self-love involves valuing oneself and letting go of toxic influences. It’s about stepping back from ... Read more The post A Guide to Self-Love: From Overcoming Doubt to System-Based Growth appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Mental Wellness
e How to Get Over Someone: A Step-by-Step Guide to Moving On with Your Life By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:25:43 +0000 Breaking up with someone is often one of the most difficult experiences we face. It can feel as though your entire world has shifted, leaving you disoriented and unsure of what comes next. But even amid the pain, a breakup can also be a profound opportunity for growth. This journey—one of rediscovering who you are, ... Read more The post How to Get Over Someone: A Step-by-Step Guide to Moving On with Your Life appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Relationships
e Mastering Stress Management: A Guide to Thriving, Not Just Surviving By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:05:10 +0000 Stress is a common experience that can either drive us toward success or hinder our progress if not managed effectively. What if you could understand stress better and turn it into something you can handle and even benefit from? This article will guide you through practical strategies for managing stress by blending effective techniques with ... Read more The post Mastering Stress Management: A Guide to Thriving, Not Just Surviving appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Lifehack
e How to Develop Resilience: Key Steps for Thriving Through Adversity By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:20:29 +0000 Resilience is the key to transforming challenges into opportunities for personal growth. It’s not just about bouncing back from setbacks—it’s about thriving despite them. Resilience is not something you either have or you don’t. Instead, it is a skill you can cultivate and strengthen over time. In this article, we’ll explore the multifaceted nature of ... Read more The post How to Develop Resilience: Key Steps for Thriving Through Adversity appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Mental Wellness
e The Power of Self-Reflection: Transform Your Life from Within By www.lifehack.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:30:22 +0000 Self-reflection may seem simple, but it holds the power to transform your life in surprising ways. It’s about taking the time to pause, look inward, and really understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. But why should anyone care? Well, because understanding yourself is the first step to improving anything about your life. Whether it’s better ... Read more The post The Power of Self-Reflection: Transform Your Life from Within appeared first on LifeHack. Full Article Lifehack
e Youth & Criminal Justice in Scotland: The Young Person’s Journey By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:53:59 +0000 Youth & Criminal Justice in Scotland: The Young Person’s Journey is a new, interactive online resource that aims to simplify how the youth and criminal justice system works for under 18s in Scotland. The resource was officially launched by Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs, on 26 January 2016. read more Full Article young people criminal law criminal justice youth justice
e Dan Hughes on trauma, early child development and attachment By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:44:20 +0000 Dan Hughes is a leading authority on dyadic developmental psychotherapy and has integrated recent research on the neurobiology of trauma, early child development and attachment. During one of his many trips to Scotland as a guest of Scottish Attachment in Action, Iriss was pleased to video record Dan explaining how the brain reacts to trauma and how an understanding of this process is helpful to foster and adoptive parents as well professionals such as residential care workers and teachers. read more Full Article attachment child development foster carers foster children looked after children psychotherapy
e Keeping it Personal: Improving person-centred care By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:50:26 +0000 The People Powered Health and Wellbeing Programme (PPHW), delivered by the Health and Social Care ALLIANCE Scotland is contributing towards the Scottish Government’s ambition to create a safe, effective and person-centred health and social care system. Each of the PPHW programme partners explored different facets of the PPHW aim. The Iriss project – Keeping It Personal (KiP) – explored the use of person-centred approaches when designing improvements to the delivery of health and social care services. read more Full Article
e We're seeking a talented Service Designer By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:15:22 +0000 Iriss is seeking a Service Designer for its Pilotlight programme to support the continued development and delivery of self-directed support (SDS) in Scotland. Pilotlight works with co-design teams of people to design pathways to self-directed support. Now in its fourth year, the Pilotlight programme uses a design approach to demonstrate how to design support for seldom heard groups, provide more personalised and appropriate services and increase the marketplace of support providers. read more Full Article
e The Vision and Strategy for Social Services: progress report By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:10:06 +0000 Social Services in Scotland: a shared vision and strategy for 2015-2020 was launched on World Social Work Day in March 2015 by the Social Work Services Strategic Forum. A progress report summarising the range of work which is underway to implement the strategy has now been published. While this is a five year strategy, it is clear that even at this early stage real progress is being made collectively by all parts of the sector. Aileen Campbell, Minister for Children and Young People, who chairs the Strategic Forum, said: read more Full Article
e Pilotlight Evaluation - Invite to Tender By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:14:48 +0000 Iriss is seeking to commission an independent Evaluator for its Pilotlight programme to support the continued development and delivery of self-directed support (SDS) in Scotland. Pilotlight works with co-design teams of people to design pathways to self-directed support. Now in its fourth year, the Pilotlight programme uses a design approach to demonstrate how to design support for seldom heard groups, provide more personalised and appropriate services and increase the marketplace of support providers. read more Full Article
e Iriss and the Care Inspectorate explore risk and innovation By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:23:15 +0000 In 2015, Iriss launched a joint project with the Care Inspectorate to explore strategic innovation, resilience and risk in the context of the Care Inspectorate’s mandate of scrutiny and improvement. The project has comprised of an internal staff survey with 108 responses, two workshops with 18 staff members, and has sought to engage the wider Care Inspectorate workforce through the findings. read more Full Article risk risk management
e The story of Relationships Matter By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 07:29:25 +0000 Today, we've published the story of the Relationships Matter project. The two-year project was facilitated by Iriss and led by the Relationships Matter Collective, a group of inspirational practitioners and young people who were brave enough to challenge, and confident enough to promote, continued relationships between practitioners and young people as they leave care. read more Full Article leaving care young people
e Change the frame: journeys out of homelessness By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:04:03 +0000 The resources from Change the frame, a two-year project led by Iriss in collaboration with a range of partners to explore homelessness in Scotland, have been published today. read more Full Article homeless people homelessness
e Interim Director appointed By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 16:03:40 +0000 Bob Parry, previously Associate Director at NHS Education for Scotland (NES), has taken up the post of interim Director at Iriss following Jackie McKenzie's departure in March 2016. Bob has held a number of senior positions latterly in the NHS in supporting workforce development and education, and leading work in supporting the integration of health and social care and in academia as Dean, Faculty of Health and Social at University of Hull. Bob took up post on 2 May 2016 and will be with us as plans for the recruitment of a new Iriss Director get underway. Full Article
e Hospital to Home evaluation report By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 15:58:13 +0000 Today, an in-depth evaluation of the Hospital to Home project has been published. read more Full Article
e Peer support roles in mental health services By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2016 12:12:40 +0000 We've published Insight 31 - Peer support roles in mental health services - which was written by Louise Christie, Network Manager (Policy and Development) at Scottish Recovery Network. The print version has been newly designed to reflect our new brand and colours. I think you'll agree that it looks rather lovely. Print copies are available on request. read more Full Article mental health peer groups
e It's SDS Awareness Week! Read the latest on Pilotlight By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:38:51 +0000 It's SDS Awareness Week (#SDSBlether) so we want you to know the latest about our Pilotlight project. Pilotlight is working with co-design teams of people who use and deliver services across Scotland to design pathways to self-directed support. read more Full Article Self-directed support
e Write an Iriss Insight! By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:45:00 +0000 15th July is the closing date for the submission of any ideas you have for writing an Insight. Provide a brief sketch of your idea by the closing date. We will provide a response to all ideas and commission those we want to take forward by the end of August 2016. Here’s a quick reminder of what we are looking for in an Insight…. read more Full Article evidence-informed practice evidence
e Bring Your Own Enquiry (BYOE) By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:35:04 +0000 We are seeking partners to work with around an explorative approach to organisational enquiry and action. read more Full Article
e Ministerial visit to Iriss By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:36:34 +0000 On 20th July, Mark McDonald, the Minister for Childcare and Early Years paid us a visit at our offices in Glasgow. read more Full Article
e Tool for conversations By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:52:58 +0000 We would like to thank those (over 100 people!) who expressed interest in our Relationships Matter conversation tool. read more Full Article
e iamsocialwork SUPER:vision Tour Glasgow By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:26:12 +0000 iamsocialwork, is a concept that was created by Zoë Betts in 2012, as a newly qualified social worker. It started out as a small, local event in London and has grown into a series of UK-wide events, which offer opportunities for student, recently qualified and qualified social workers to come together to strengthen professional links, peer networks and practice. read more Full Article general practice social work good practice peer groups student social workers
e Learn about co-design tools By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:24:18 +0000 We would like to invite you to a free event on Monday, 3rd October to learn about co-design, and tools that can support it. We’ve run two recent co-design projects - one with older people and practitioners who worked together to improve the pathway from hospital to home; and the other with people who access (or may in the future access) self-directed support (SDS), and practitioners from the Pilotlight project. read more Full Article
e Join Iriss as a Project Manager By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:37:36 +0000 We're looking for a talented Project Manager with excellent facilitation and design skills to join the Iriss team. For more information about the specific role, please visit the Vacancies page. Full Article
e Staf to manage Relationships Matter website By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:25:09 +0000 Relationships Matter was a project led by the Relationships Matter Collective, a group of inspirational practitioners and young people who were brave enough to challenge, and confident enough to promote, continued relationships between practitioners and young people as they leave care. read more Full Article looked after children
e Understanding, celebrating, sharing. Be part of it! By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 09:34:56 +0000 Iriss is working to raise the profile of the social services workforce by sharing practitioner experiences of working in care and support. We know that often, research about the social services workforce fails to reach those who work most closely with those supported by services, so we need your help to make sure that your voice is heard. read more Full Article
e Can SDS support recovery from substance misuse? By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 09:08:50 +0000 Pilotlight says 'Yes!'. Using a design approach, Pilotlight aims to demonstrate how to design support for seldom heard groups, provide more personalised and appropriate services and increase the marketplace of support providers. read more Full Article substance misuse Self-directed support
e We're seeking Iriss Associates By www.iriss.org.uk Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:48:09 +0000 We wish to build up a bank of expertise and skills that we can call on to support our work in evidence-informed practice, innovation and improvement, and knowledge media. We would love to hear from you whether you’re interested in a short, one-off piece of work, or joining us for the longer term. At present, we’re particularly interested in hearing from: read more Full Article
e I Tried the Viral DIY Pool Noodle Decor Hack, and It Couldn't Be Easier By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:15:00 -0500 I’m definitely going to do this again! READ MORE... Full Article Home Projects Decor & Accessories DIY Joy Issue 2024
e The Brilliant Cleaning Hack I Use Every Time I Have a Party By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:30:00 -0500 It makes hosting less stressful and more joyful. READ MORE... Full Article Cleaning Holidays Joy Issue 2024 Kitchen
e The 4 Trendy Kitchen Features Homebuyers Will Hate Most in 2025 By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:15:00 -0500 I’m surprised! READ MORE... Full Article Real Estate buying Home selling Styles & Trends
e 8 Easy Friendsgiving Games That Will Not Disappoint By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:30:00 -0500 They take no time at all to learn to play. READ MORE... Full Article Life Edit Shopping entertaining Entertaining at Home Entertainment & Fun friends games holiday Shopping
e This “Almost Free” Lowe’s Holiday DIY Is So Cute and Simple (It Hardly Takes Up Any Space!) By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:15:00 -0500 And endlessly customizable. READ MORE... Full Article Life christmas DIY Lowes News Shopping
e Target Is Selling a Mini Holiday Item for $5 You'll Want to Grab ASAP By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:15:00 -0500 It's perfect for decorating your tree! READ MORE... Full Article Design Ideas Decor & Accessories Edit Shopping Shopping Target
e The "New Year's Tree" Is the Holiday Tradition I'm Stealing from My Friend's Mom By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0500 It’s so easy to make and personalize! READ MORE... Full Article Design Ideas Decor & Accessories DIY holiday Shopping Target
e This 215-Square-Foot Houseboat Is So Cozy and Cute Inside (I Want to Move In) By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Manon found this tiny boat on Dutch eBay. “I figured it's better than renting an expensive apartment, and it would be a great adventure!” READ MORE... Full Article Tours Featured Tour Houseboat Eclectic
e Amazon Shoppers Say This "Astounding" Wet-Dry Vacuum Cuts Cleaning Time in Half By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:45:00 -0500 Shop the Crosswave Pet Pro for $50 off. READ MORE... Full Article Cleaning Amazon bissell Black Friday Cyber Monday 2024 Cleaning Tools Home Cleaning mops Sales & Events Shopping vacuums
e Costco’s Now Selling an Entire Garage, and Shoppers Say It’s Actually a Good Deal By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:15:00 -0500 It’ll go perfect with a tiny house. READ MORE... Full Article Real Estate buying Edit Shopping Home selling Shopping
e I Asked Designers What They Really Think About Subway Tile, and They Said the Same Thing By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0500 Change is definitely on the horizon. READ MORE... Full Article Design Ideas Decorating Home Decor Trends Ideas & Inspiration Styles & Trends tile
e If You Spot This $5 Italian Find at Trader Joe's, Grab 2 (It's "So Delicious!") By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0500 You can add this cheese to pasta, pizza, or charcuterie boards. READ MORE... Full Article Life Food & Cooking Shopping syndicated
e Marshalls Is Selling the Cutest $13 Ornaments Inspired by This Iconic ’50s Character By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:15:00 -0500 I’m running to Marshalls right now. READ MORE... Full Article Life Edit Shopping Living Shopping
e If You Find These “Beautiful” $1 Mason Jars at Dollar Tree, Grab 6 By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:30:00 -0500 They’re “so pretty,” one shopper wrote. READ MORE... Full Article Life Shopping syndicated
e The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Mattress Deals to Shop Right Now By www.apartmenttherapy.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:45:00 -0500 There’s no better time to upgrade your sleep setup than Black Friday and Cyber Monday — two of the biggest sale events of the year. As usual, there are tons of great deals on top-rated mattresses, from trusted names like Tempur-Pedic and Mattress Firm to direct-to-consumer favorites like Purple and Naturepedic. We recommend taking advantage of all these sleep brands impressive sales, especially since a majority of them have already started. Yup, weeks ahead of schedule! READ MORE... Full Article Design Ideas affiliate Bedroom black friday Black Friday & Cyber Monday Black Friday Cyber Monday 2024 Furniture home deals mattresses Sales & Events Shopping