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25.01.2022 Coach Clive Leach in the UK and I can rely on our loyal canines to give us regular wellbeing boosts especially during these chaotic COVID-19 times. Savouring interactions with our dogs increases positive emotions and oxytocin. It looks like May, and Rafa enjoy it too. Please post a picture of your pet that brings you joy!

25.01.2022 Sorry Nadal, you weren’t the cutest Rafa at the Open today! Blond Labradoodle Rafa was onsite at the Australian Open (with owner Roz), helping to support the wellbeing of the AO staff and players. It was great to be able to support these behind the scenes heroes with oxytocin boosts coming from some excellent pats.

24.01.2022 Faced with uncertainty, are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or angry? Perhaps I can help you find a way through this COVID-19 chaos. As a coach, I use evidence-based solution focused coaching to help clients achieve their goals. Working collaboratively, we can build your resilience using my ‘Walk, Talk, Savour’ coaching model which I’ve adapted for telehealth. It provides a safe, confidential and innovative coaching practice which can be advantageous for clients who prefer a... less formal setting. As a canine-assisted educator, (Master of Education, MEd, Master of Applied Positive Psychology, MAPP) one of my key focuses is teacher well-being, and I help teachers to manage stress, improve resilience and thrive despite their challenges. My work was included in the 2017 and 2019 International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) World Congresses. Passionate about sharing my knowledge and skills I’ve presented to various University of Melbourne MAPP cohorts, at the 2017 State Positive Education Schools Association (PESA) Conference and the 2018 National PESA Conference. Also, I’m thrilled that my stories are featured in Professor Lea Waters’ bestselling parenting book ‘The Strength Switch’. For more information about Telehealth Coaching sessions please contact me at www.livewithzest.com.au or [email protected] Roz Rimes - SPEAKER | EDUCATOR | COACH of social enterprise ‘Live with Zest.’

23.01.2022 Just realised we're days out from Christmas, and you've still got gifts to buy? Give the gift of wellbeing this year (yours and theirs!) with our printable gift vouchers. Our vouchers are valid for a Canine-Assisted Wellbeing Walk or Coaching Session, and are the perfect antidote to this difficult year. 10% of the revenue from these Christmas gift vouchers will be donated to Berry Street Schools who support disengaged young people. Drop us a DM or email [email protected] to buy, or for more information.

21.01.2022 Goldilocks and his three Bringing much needed well-being boosts to UoM students. Go Rafa!

21.01.2022 Last year Flash rang his bell for Bessel and this year Bessel remembered and made reference to the efficacy of our work! We’re about Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) too! So exciting! Savouring the good!

21.01.2022 Calling all MAPPsters with thanks to Angela Chen! Pos Psych... COVID. Now What? Session 2 On 21st May, MAPPsaa held its first of three virtual events that focus on integrating head, heart and hand to imagine a path forward through COVID-19 together. ... The next virtual event will be held this Thursday 18th June from 6:00 7:30pm (AEST). This non-recorded event will focus on the ‘heart’ to enable alumni to connect and share how COVID-19 has been affecting them personally, what is needed to heal, and how to move forward to thrive together. It will also be an opportunity to honour the sense of grief and loss around the world. This event has been designed to provide a confidential space via break out rooms, to have deep discussions that will foster opportunities to forge high quality connections with other MAPP alumni. These vital connections will strengthen the MAPPsaa collective and provide the social support to enable our members to continue to apply Positive Psychology concepts to better our communities. Those who attend the second session are reminded to find a quiet, private space so they can fully engage in the event. Please register via the link.

20.01.2022 Christmas Rafa! Labradoodle or Cartier watch? I know which choice is likely to elicit greater wellbeing!

20.01.2022 Hi! Rafa here...just wanted you to know that I’m thinking about getting ‘out from under the doona’ and moving towards an ‘Optimal Performance’. Lucky for me, my Mum’s a coach! Have an awesome weekend!

19.01.2022 Happy 11th Birthday Flash! Family Member (11 years - 8 weeks) Therapy Dog (9.5 years) Positive Education/Wellbeing Dog (4.5 years) Lives improved (Thousands)... Strengths: Eating, sleeping, reading/smelling the room!, Leaning into discomfort and vulnerability, soothing and strengthening, 15 tricks, park runs, playing ball with your canine mate Rafa. Our love for you is hard to describe! See more

19.01.2022 Feeling like Rafa? I know what you mean! I feel the same way when I listen to too much news. My hope is that you will dial up your senses (sensory perceptual sharpening), notice and take pleasure in all the good things in your environment. This morning I dropped Rafa at the vet’s, he needed his teeth cleaned (he visits hospitals so is not allowed bones) and was going to have an anaesthetic. I felt a little anxious because of the associated risks. I used my savouring practice to focus on the vet’s knowledge and experience. I also reflected on our many past positive experiences with this vet practice and looked forward bringing him home this afternoon. Now as my gorgeous boy sleeps off the anaesthetic and starts to bounce back I feel gratitude, love and a range of other positive emotions. I’m being realistic and feeling good

18.01.2022 Anxiety getting overwhelming? In this week's Covid Conversations, Roz and Rafa spoke with fellow Melbourne Uni alumni, Griggsy, Kesh and Simon about one of Live With Zest's key focuses - how the practice of savouring builds wellbeing especially in challenging times. Take a listen. Feel better. Podcast: https://bit.ly/3dmgOME Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hyY4Yvjl7Y... The Covid Convos pod discusses living in a world where the Coronavirus has dramatically changed our living conditions, and provides up-to date perspectives of everyday people with a practical Positive Psychology focus on how to look after yourself and others.

17.01.2022 Challenging times call for potent interventions. This afternoon we returned to first principles, high quality Canine-Assisted Therapy, infused with a healthy dose of humour and zest! Thank you ‘Lead the Way’ for showing us the way. After receiving official permission we delivered homemade chicken soup and ‘Labradoodle Love’ to my mother in her retirement village. Other elders and sages smiled as they observed Flash and Rafa from a distance.

17.01.2022 Two dog loving coaches walked into...the University of Sydney 2020 Coaching Conference. Sadly they had to leave their #permahpup s at home so they brought some positive pics for ‘show and tell’! What a pleasure to see you again Clive Leach, I can see that May has enhanced your wellbeing!

16.01.2022 On the couch with Flash and Rafa - Savouring Sunday! A taste of things to come. Pls let me know what you think!

15.01.2022 Rafa’s new toy...a fitting reward after his ICU visit today, cheering patients, families, friends and hospital staff.

14.01.2022 Canine wisdom for a challenging Christmas! Relationships can be tricky at the best of times, sometimes you want to hold hands, sometimes ‘big personalities’ take up your space, we can all get distracted and wonder when’s the next treat coming? Flash and Rafa want to send you a big dose of love and laughter for the holidays. Lean in, be self compassionate and savour the good with all your senses.

14.01.2022 Thank you Marylouise Chapman for the ‘heads up’. Delighted to see that one of the Super Six is a Labradoodle!

13.01.2022 The day before Christmas? The perfect time for easy laughs with your canine companion.

13.01.2022 The 12 dogs of Christmas didn't stop us getting out an about spreading our message! In late December we headed in to 774 for a chat about how Flash and Rafa are helping make people's lives better. Take a listen https://www.abc.net.au//melbournewee/therapy-dogs/11820806

11.01.2022 Thrilled to hear Raf Epstein say that he applied my wellbeing tip with his Golden Retriever then declared..."It made me feel tons better!". Listen in at 1:02:02 https://www.abc.net.au//melb/programs/drive/drive/12759770

10.01.2022 Savouring our dog’s unconditional love helps us to ‘Live with Zest’. A mutually beneficial bromance!

09.01.2022 Teachers - this one's for you! We know how hard you've been working, and how, in this current environment, it's easy to prioritise student wellbeing while letting your own fall by the wayside. On the Teachers Supporting Teachers podcast, Roz (a former teacher and lifelong educator) sat down with Associate Professor Narelle Lemon to offer suggestions on how best to engage with dogs or other pets to support you to slow down, decrease anxiety, be present and savour. exploreandcreateco.com//teachers-supporting-teachers-episo

06.01.2022 So many Australians have been getting out there volunteering after this summer's horrific fires, and we're happy to also have been able to do our bit. We've just finished up our Soothing and Strengthening program at bushfire affected Bairnsdale Christian Community School, and the whole school - from 4-year-old kinder through to Grade 6, and teachers, got involved. You can tell a highly trained Lead the Way Therapy Dog by the way they confidently ignore chooks, goats and sheep! There's more to rebuilding communities than just the physical, and Flash and Rafa were on hand to support the psychological and emotional.

05.01.2022 Put a little sparkle in your Sunday! If you've been saving a bottle of bubbly for a special occasion, why not change that saving to savouring and enjoy it just because you can. 774 ABC radio did a delightful piece during The Conversation Hour on all things champagne, prosecco and sparkling, which featured a call-in from yours truly. Take a listen, it's good for the soul. https://abcmedia.akamaized.net//audio//abi-2020-08-12.mp3

05.01.2022 The Twelve Dogs of Christmas On the twelth day of Christmas, my true dog gave to me... Twelve zestful tricks Eleven easy laughs Ten timely touches... Nine notable nudges Eight wagging tails Seven supportive licks Six stances to savour Five oxytocin effects Four frisky frolicks Three massive cuddles Two tender paws And a lifelong buddy for me See more

03.01.2022 Coaching aims to help individuals improve their own lives and supports a person at every level in becoming who they want to be. At Coach with Zest, Roz uses the power of positive psychology to help you get to where you want to go. We're pleased to offer discounted rates for educators, health care professionals, and first responders. Telehealth and online sessions available.

03.01.2022 Even wellbeing experts like Rafa go through tough times. It's RUOK day, and we know it's hard right now, and you might not be ok. RUOK's 4 steps that can change a life is a great place to start https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

02.01.2022 Will Rafa get to meet his namesake Rafael Nadal? Next week our favourite blonde therapy dog will be heading to the Australian Open to provide wellbeing support for the event’s admin staff. An event of this magnitude involves hard work not just from the players, but from those behind the scenes, pulling everything together, so it’s an honour to be able to support these unsung champions. We think the score will be Love (to!) all.

02.01.2022 Looking for a gift for someone who 'has it all'? Give them the gift of self-care and wellbeing with a gift certificate for a Canine-Assisted Wellbeing Walk or Coaching Session. This gift will bring a wellbeing boost to your loved one and inspire or bolster their positive zest for life! Our sessions provide evidence-based, solution-focused coaching to help them achieve their goals. And in the spirit of Christmas, 10% of the revenue will be donated to Berry Street Schools, helping disengaged young people - that makes your gift twice as good! To buy or for more information on vouchers, drop us a DM or email [email protected].