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CEO & Founder
Liz is the CEO, Founder and Creative Director at Worth-it and is a leading Positive Psychologist and Educator. She has been developing evidence-based, co-produced early prevention programmes for young people within schools, the NHS and local authorities for over 12 years.
FULL INTRODUCTION
Liz is a leading expert in Positive Education in the UK. She has developed several pioneering approaches to early intervention and prevention through her professional practice and research. As a practicing Positive and Organisational Psychologist, she has led Worth-it in its work supporting hundreds of schools and organisations and over 3,000 professionals develop the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of children and young people.
Liz was amongst the first people in the world to obtain the dual MSc Qualification in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (MAPPCP). Her masters project research, exploring how Coaching and Positive Psychology can help vulnerable young people prevent mental health problems was published in 2016. She has since built on this work in developing whole school and organisational approaches to preventing mental health problems in children and young people. Within whole school or organisational approaches.
Liz has developed a specialism in teacher and staff wellbeing and organisational change. She was a Teaching Fellow in Organisational Psychology and Behaviour and Module Leader on the BPS Accredited, MSc Work Psychology Module in Wellbeing and Work, at Loughborough University.
She currently guest lectures at Nottingham Trent University PGCE on teacher and pupil mental wellbeing, Leeds Beckett University Masters in Ethical Leadership in Education. She previously taught at Bucks New University Masters in Positive Psychology and UEL's Masters in Coaching Psychology. She was also a founding member of the advisory board for the Leeds Beckett University, Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools for 3 years and contributed to the creation of the Mental Health Award for schools.
Liz has over 12 years’ experience applying Coaching Psychology, gaining a PG Certificate in Coaching in 2009. She is also a qualified careers advisor, with an extensive background in learning, training and development, and preventing social disadvantage.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PASSIONS AND INTERESTS
Liz is passionate about system transformation, using applied Positive Psychology and Coaching approaches to create real and sustainable change. Her main areas of passion is supporting sustainable strategies that prevent mental health problems. She is highly creative and is motivated to take theory from the field of positive psychology and make it accessible and engaging to children and young people and professionals that support them.
She loves nothing more than creating content, courses, programmes and resources. She founded Worth-it with the aim to collaborate with schools and organisations to develop embedded approaches, that help children and young people prevent mental health problems and promote wellbeing through the use of practical and tangible tools and activities.
Liz am also passionate about contributing to the research and evidence base of Positive Psychology and Positive Education, regularly engaging in research projects, writing and speaking on these topics.
Other passions include social entrepreneurship, especially in the creation of online and digital social enterprises that make a sustained and large impact.
Professional MEMBERSHIPS
PUBLICATIONS
December 6, 2023
Wellbeing Hubs in secondary schools provide a fantastic opportunity to proactively support student mental health and wellbeing needs.
December 4, 2023
Positive relationships with peers, teachers, and other adults can make a massive difference in young people's behaviour and wellbeing.
November 30, 2023
At Worth-it, we know positive education and positive psychology have a vital role to play in helping children and young people flourish.
November 30, 2023
Developing wellbeing in children and young people is about supporting them to be self-aware enough to find wellbeing strategies.
November 29, 2023
Understand how our teacher wellbeing toolkit can help your school or college tackle staff stress and build wellbeing.
November 24, 2023
Get your questions answered and find out more about our Worth-it Coach Training Course by reading this in-depth article
November 22, 2023
Looking for ideas for mental health lessons. Our wellbeing framework helps you plan how to teach lessons on mental health and wellbeing.
November 17, 2023
Learn about Wellbeing Club is and how it can support you to improve the wellbeing and mental health of students and pupils in your setting
November 17, 2023
This guide for new members joining Wellbeing Club helps know what to expect when they first join and make the most out of the programme.
October 31, 2023
This article explores proactive and preventive ways to preventing bullying an integral part of any whole school approach to mental health.
October 20, 2023
Supporting the development of staff resilience is important maintaining wellbeing levels and preventing the onset of mental health problems.
October 18, 2023
Our priority is to help SMHLs develop action plans that improve school mental health and wellbeing. This article explains how.
October 13, 2023
Find out how to apply for the £1200 training grant to train your senior mental health lead.
October 13, 2023
Practical ideas and activities for pupils and staff to share on World Mental Health Awareness day on the 10th October.
October 9, 2023
Are you considering joining the Wellbeing Ambassadors programme but feeling unsure if it's right for you? We want to elleviate your concerns
September 29, 2023
Find out some practical suggestions to help teenagers with anxiety engage and cope at school
September 28, 2023
Are you looking to make an impact in young people's lives? Find out why becoming a certified youth life coach can change your life.
September 14, 2023
Find out the details of the skills, tools and knoweldge you will gain on our Worth-it Coach Training Course.
September 5, 2023
You may feel like you are firefighting to deal with the mental health problems, this article explores how early prevention is the solution
September 4, 2023
Anxiety can have a negative effect on learning. Discover practical ways you can support anxious children at school.
September 4, 2023
Ensure your next staff or teacher wellbeing INSET day is a success with our helpful tips and practical ideas.
September 4, 2023
This article helps you consider coaching as a way of supporting young people to develop wellbeing and resilience.
July 11, 2023
The staff wellbeing toolkit provides a sutaibale way of adressing teacher stress. Find out what happens when you join the programme.
June 26, 2023
Are you a new in post or recently trained SMHL that is struggling to make the impact you would like to school mental health? Here's why.
May 25, 2023
Our in-depth guide for new Wellbeing Ambassador Primary Programme facilitators
May 24, 2023
Considering our Wellbeing Ambassadors but not sure if it is something you will need or suit your school? Read this article to find out.
May 24, 2023
Developing school wellbeing can be met with resistance, preparing and mitigating for this enables Senior Mental Health Leads to succeed
May 24, 2023
The role of Senior Mental Health Lead is new to many schools. Find out more about the role of a Mental Health Lead.
May 24, 2023
Want to know more about the role of a Senior Mental Health lead or looking for ways to get started in your new SMHL role.
May 24, 2023
We are delighted to announce: Wellbeing Club has been quality assured as an assured provider of training for Senior Mental Health Leads!
May 18, 2023
When children and young people use their strengths and if developed correctly can have a significant positive impact on their lives.
May 12, 2023
This guide for new Wellbeing Ambassador Facilitators helps know what to expect when they first join and make the most out of the programme.
April 21, 2023
Wellbeing Champions can provide support and guidance to pupils or staff, and create an atmosphere of wellbeing and positive mental health.
April 4, 2023
Mental health promotion involves creating and enhancing environments that support the development of mental wellbeing and resilience.
March 30, 2023
The Wellbeing Ambassadors programme provides a unique opportunity to apply peer mentoring strategies that improve wellbeing.
February 15, 2023
Children's Mental Health Week 2023, focuses on the theme of developing positive relationships and meaningful connections.
January 27, 2023
We're looking for primary schools to help us develop the wellbeing ambassadors programme to meet the needs of primary pupils
January 26, 2023
Creating a wellbeing display is a great way to start a conversation and build awareness about mental health and wellbeing in your school.
January 20, 2023
A practical way to support parents is to share the same strategies that you are cultivating as a school inside and outside of the classroom.
January 20, 2023
8 practial positive mental health activities that help schools to develop wellbeing for pupils and students
January 16, 2023
Being a Senior Mental Health Lead means a lot of juggling. Here are some ideas to help you focus on your school wellbeing goals.
November 26, 2022
In 2015 ACEVO launched 'Coming in from the Cold' – a report on loneliness among young people in London.
November 22, 2022
This article explores how being trauma informed supports a whole school approach to wellbeing
November 14, 2022
Developing strengths awareness and use can improve young people's wellbeing and resilience through coaching
November 4, 2022
Our practical guide to supporting young people to develop resilience and positive coping.
November 4, 2022
Coaching provides an effective solution for supporting young people develop wellbeing and resilience.
November 2, 2022
The Department for Education has suggested that schools plan for the increased mental health and wellbeing needs of pupils. We want to help.
November 2, 2022
What do you need to include in your mental health toolkit, how can a wellbeing framework help you develop school mental health
November 2, 2022
Learn how your student counsil can support school mental health and wellbeing through peer mentoring
November 2, 2022
How can you know which mental health and wellbeing resources will be helpful to use, or tell if they are any good at all.
September 11, 2022
Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Therapist and Coach can often be used interchangeably. This can cause confusion.
September 10, 2022
Here are our 3 ways you can help your school deal with change and support the development of mental health and wellbeing at the same time.
September 10, 2022
Senior mental health leads are responsible for using monitoring and evaluation to identify and support pupil mental health needs
September 10, 2022
Coaching helps young people to become more successful in life. This article explores how and what we really mean by success.
September 10, 2022
Coaching is a practical way to support young people with their personal development and academic achievements. This article explores how.
August 27, 2022
We have developed 5 simple steps that are key for starting a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
July 25, 2022
Through our extensive support work we have developed a number of strategies that support schools develop wellbeing.
