What Lens Are You Looking Through: Psychological Lenses?
Why do two people see exactly the same situation yet reach completely different conclusions? This reflection explores how our psychological lenses shape what we notice, what we overlook and how curiosity begins with examining the lens through which we see the world.
The Cave of Symptoms: The Hidden Conditions Behind Behaviour, Attendance and Disengagement
What if behaviour, attendance and disengagement are not the real problem, but symptoms of something deeper? In this SSF Weekly Reflection, Dr Shungu M’gadzah explores the Cave of Symptoms—a Six Stages Framework metaphor for the way schools, organisations and systems often focus on visible outcomes while overlooking the conditions beneath them. From anxiety and unmet need to psychological safety, belonging and systems change, this reflection invites readers to look beyond surface explanations and ask what it truly takes to create environments where people can learn, contribute and thrive.
SSF Weekly Reflection #1: Moving from Certainty to Curiosity- The Cave of Simplification
https://youtu.be/JeoTylZlhf0 As I reflected on the conversations, case discussions, articles, podcasts, and resources developed this week, a common thread emerged: The Cave of Simplication: How do we remain open to complexity when we feel pressure to choose a side? Across education, leadership, inclusion, workplace culture, and current affairs, we repeatedly encountered the tension between certainty […]
Henry Nowak, the Search for Truth, and the Dangers of Distortion
The death of Henry Nowak is a tragedy. An 18-year-old young man lost his life in horrific circumstances. A family has been left grieving. Questions remain about the actions of those involved and about the decisions made in the final moments of Henry’s life. Those questions deserve to be investigated fully, transparently and fairly. At […]
