If you find the war in Ukraine disturbing and painful, you are not alone. As compassionate, caring individuals, we hurt when you see others hurt. Empathy is critical to our emotional health and to the health of our relationships and communities. It prompts us to help one another, and it...
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Many of us know the benefits of being outdoors: the runners, hikers, kayakers, cyclists, and so many more. Nature can bring us alive and soothe us. Even most music that helps us fall asleep or soundtracks in our yoga classes will have sounds of nature. Our whole being is brought...
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Canada is a multicultural and multi- faith society, and Canadians as a whole follow a wide range of religious and spiritual beliefs. Respect for religious diversity is an essential element of any peaceful society, and religious freedom is a universal human right that all states have a responsibility to uphold...
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Self-Care includes Community Care – Part 2 Our previous blog covered the idea that self-care is more than just taking care of our bodies, pampering ourselves, and doing extracurricular activities. Self-care is an awareness of what makes us happy and keeps our cup full; in other words, knowing when to...
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Self-Care includes Community Care – Part 1 Self-care has become something that is a priority in our individualistic society. We have become accustomed to taking care of ourselves, or there is “something wrong with us”. Being in control of our emotions is paramount and is often accomplished through self-care. True...
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Women’s History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the advances of women in the workforce while still acknowledging the inequalities that continue to exist at home and around the world. Prior to World War 1, women typically did not work outside the home, and if they did, it was...
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If anyone asked me if I’d ever been bullied, I’d say no. I think most teenagers would say the same thing. When I first started 8th grade, one of the popular senior girls picked me as a target and would glare at me in the halls or make intimidating comments....
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The word “family” comes with a lot of emotional attachment to it, and for good reason. Conjured in the mind for some upon hearing it are feelings of safety, security, love, and support; all unconditional. For others, however, there are more complicated thoughts and feelings, and not always positive ones....
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If you think that you do not know any people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, you are likely wrong (Two Spirited, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, plus many other sexual orientations and gender identities). It doesn’t matter who you are, where you shop, or the places you visit during...
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