This is for those of you that have found a world of frustration, disappointment and self-criticism because you “can’t meditate”, have a “problem” concentrating, or find settling your body and clearing your mind a challenge. If this is familiar to you, you’ll likely benefit from a mindfulness practice: the everyday,...
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June is recognized as Men’s Health Month, where the spotlight is focused on ways men can improve both their physical and mental health. It is important to recognize this, since many men feel as though their health, particularly their mental health, doesn’t need to be talked about. Ignoring health issues...
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Walmsley Employee Family Assistance Program was designed to help individuals and their families get the support they need for whatever issue they are experiencing. Thousands of people have accessed our services when they are feeling distraught, overwhelmed, or just need to talk out their problems with someone who can listen...
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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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