Dr Sarah Anticich and Emily Baird – steering a positive approach W ellbeing & Positive Education co-directors
Sarah’s comprehensive understanding of young people’s lifestyles and concerns, in particular the endemic difficulties of coping in a digital age, have been core to the ongoing success of College’s wellbeing programme. Her focus on the basics of building quality, meaningful relationships that provide strength in the face of stress and anxiety has benefitted many students. Fellow Cantabrian Emily Baird has pioneered specialist mental health programmes for young people in Australia before bringing her skills to College. In 2010, she helped to establish headspace Inala, a mental health centre for those aged 12–25. Through her prevention and intervention work, she established the Connecting Communities Project that rolled out the Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme in Queensland. As a result, she won an international practice award.
Since returning to Christchurch, Emily has worked in private practice and for the CDHB’s CAF emergency services and outpatient child and youth services, along with playing a big role in nurturing the College wellbeing programme. Both Sarah and Emily have left College to focus on the next chapters in their careers.
Dr Sarah Anticich and Emily Baird have driven a powerful programme to boost student wellbeing at College. Sarah, a clinical psychologist, and Emily, a child and family psychologist, have devoted their time and energy to helping young people be at their best, mentally. Both have had a major impact on the positive wellbeing of College students over the past few years. Sarah, who specialises in anxiety, trauma and mood disorders in children, adolescents and adults, has worked in education, Corrections, ACC and specialist mental health services. An accredited Strength Switch facilitator, during her time at College she has also supported families to develop strength- based parenting tools and strategies. Christchurch-born and bred,
Dr Sarah Anticich (top) and Emily Baird.
Dr Sarah Anticich (left), counsellors Kirsty Robinson and Riki Clark, with John Quinn.
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