The kea, Aotearoa’s alpine parrot and the world’s only alpine parrot, is nationally endangered, yet continues to live with curiosity, adaptability, and strong social connection. Once under significant threat, the kea’s story reflects remarkable resilience. Thriving in a harsh, ever-changing environment, it reminds us that resilience grows not from force, but from awareness, curiosity, and patience. Like the kea, this journey invites you to gently cultivate practices that support inner balance, strength, and connection — qualities that unfold naturally over time.

Explore and nurture your core inner life skills based on evidence-informed approaches:

1. Mindfulness - The awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. (evidence-informed, based on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, MBSR).

2. Self-Compassion - Treating yourself with the same care, understanding, and kindness you would offer a friend, especially when life feels difficult. It’s noticing that everyone struggles sometimes, and gently holding your thoughts and feelings without judging or pushing them away. (evidence-informed, based on self-compassion research).

3. Compassionate Strength™ - Holding yourself, others, and nature with relational care and in alignment with your wellbeing values, choosing how to respond with kindness, and meeting each challenge with gentle inner strength as it arises (holistic, Māori-informed, and evidence-informed).