Purpose: Farmers face particular challenges with their mental health and wellbeing programmes are necessary resources of support. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the 'On Feirm Ground' farmer mental health training programme targeted at farm advisors in Ireland. Methodology: Between October 2021 and April 2022, 'On Feirm Ground' Trainers…

Undergraduate positive psychology courses are typically semester-long educational courses or units of study dedicated to providing students with an understanding of the science of wellbeing and the factors contributing to optimal human functioning. A number of universities around the world offer positive psychology courses, yet little is known…

Advanced practitioner skill development has become an important focus in health service delivery as increasingly complex consumer needs, practice environments and national professional registration requirements impact on professional work practices. Increasingly, work-based or workplace learning experiences are being seen as an effective means for…

Pastoral care embodies the idea that schools should not limit their activities to the transmission of knowledge but should educate the whole child. This paper outlines five "pastoral tasks", casework, preventive work, pastoral curriculum, community building and management, and considers how each might contribute to the five desired…