Curriculum Vitae

Personal Details

Name: Mary Rose Dias Dimock

Personal Statement

I am a passionate and dedicated psychology practitioner and coach with a background in counselling, education, yoga and meditation. I have a huge passion for health, wellbeing, education, learning and supporting other people, and I have over ten years experience working in these fields. I have an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology from the University of East London, a BA in Psychology and Education from Victoria University, Wellington as well as six years experience working as a phone counsellor, training facilitator and mentor for the organisation Youthline, NZ. My passion for supporting others to live well using psychology, yoga, coaching and meditation has lead to me studying and teaching all over the world including New Zealand, Hawaii, Australia, Ireland, Czech Republic and the UK. My work includes offering personal coaching as well as creating and delivering workshops, trainings, courses and educational resources. I enjoy both working on my own, and in collaboration with others, and have been invited to present at various different organisations worldwide. My research on the relationship between yoga and positive psychology was accepted to be presented at the European Conference for Positive Psychology in Iceland in 2020 and 2022.

Education

2022: Certified iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation Teacher and Therapist with Dr Richard Miller and Stephanie Lopez

2020: iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation Level 2 training with Dr Richard Miller and Stephanie Lopez, online.

2017-2019: MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, The University of East London, UK.

2017: iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation Level 1 training with Fuyoko Sawamura-Toyota, NZ.

2015: Yoga Teacher Training, Level 1 (RYT 200 hours), Level 2 (RYT 500 hours) and Certificate 4, Byron Yoga Centre, Byron Bay, Australia

2014: Yin Yoga Teacher Training (RYT 30 hours), Kalani Oceanside Retreat, Hawaii.

2013: Trained as a Youthline Training Facilitator, Youthline, Wellington.

2008 - 2010: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Education, Victoria University, Wellington.

2009: Selection and Training for Youthline Phone Counselling, Youthline, Wellington.

Awards and Accolades

2020 & 2022: Invited to present research on the relationship between yoga and positive psychology at the European Conference for Positive Psychology in Iceland

2019: Awarded Distinction for MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, University of East London.

2019-2020: Awarded multiple speaking opportunities to present research on yoga and positive psychology and share my expertise on the subject of wellbeing. Notable opportunities include The Brighton Natural Health Centre, UK, Datacom Wellington, NZ and Trade Me, NZ.

Work Experience

2021-2023: Established my own private practice as a coach, meditation teacher and yoga therapist, offering services in-person from Wellington, NZ as well as online, and accumlating 300+ coaching hours.

2019-2020: Worked as a masters qualified wellbeing coach

2017-2020: Accumulated 50+ hours coaching work as a coach-in-training. Created my own series of wellbeing trainings and education resources and presented and delivered these both online and in person.

2015-2023: Yoga and meditation teacher offering classes, workshops, courses and private sessions in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Czech Republic, UK.

2013 - 2015: Operational policy and analysis advisor, Staffing and Funding, Ministry of Education, Wellington.

2011-2013: Resourcing officer, Staffing and Funding, Ministry of Education, Wellington.

2009-2015: Youthline phone counsellor and mentor, Youthline, Wellington.

2013-2014: Youthline training facilitator, Youthline, Wellington.

Professional Development

2020-2022: iRest Certification Program with supervision under Sam Lowe

2022: Small Business Training and Mentorship, Ministry of Social Development, NZ

2022: iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation Immersion with Fuyuko Toyota

2020-2021: Te reo Māori self-study including Tōku Reo online training programme

2020: iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation Training, Level 2 with Dr Richard Miller and Stephanie Lopez, online.

2020: Success Mastermind Business Training with Rosie Peacock, online.

2018: Yoga and Psychology workshop with Harriet Sciberras, Brighton, UK.

2018: Yoga and mental health workshop, MIND organisation, Brighton, UK.

2018: Positive psychology workshop with Gabrielle Bernstein, London, UK.

2017: iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation Training, Level 1 Training, Auckland.

2016: Ascension Meditation Workshop, Wellington.

2016: iRest Yoga Nidra meditation workshop with Fuyuko Toyota and Una Hubbard, Wellington.

2016: Personal Leadership, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Sydney.

2015-2016: Yoga Teacher Training, Healium, Wellington.

2014: Te Reo Māori Beginners 10 week course, Ministry of Education, Wellington.

2013: Understanding Public Sector Finance, Victoria University, Wellington.

2012: Whakapūmautia, Papakōwhaitia, Tauana and Tatai Po, Ministry of Education, Wellington.

2009-2014: Youthline Ongoing Education Programmes covering subjects that include Reflective Practice, Working with Young People, Self Harm, Eating Disorders and Sexuality.

Interests

I am hugely passionate about wellbeing and I love practicing and sharing positive psychology, yoga, meditation and philosophy within and outside of my work time. I am also a creative individual and I love writing and the performing arts. My background in theatre, acting and dance has supported me to feel comfortable speaking and presenting to large audiences and I have received vocal training to project my voice. I also love spending time in nature, swimming in the ocean and am an avid reader.