DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Cat Wednesday 2024-05-08 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may have […]
Fostering Emotional Safety: Empathy and Validation Editorial Team Empathy and validation are crucial components in fostering emotional safety, which in turn is vital for maintaining and enhancing mental health. Understanding Empathy and Validation Empathy Empathy involves the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It is not just recognizing […]
Fostering Emotional Safety: Respect and Non-Judgment Editorial Team Creating an emotionally safe environment, where respect and non-judgment prevail, is crucial for good mental health. These principles support the development of trust and open communication, allowing individuals to express their feelings and thoughts without fear of criticism, shame, or rejection. Here’s a […]
Stranded in the ER, Seniors Await Hospital Care and Suffer Avoidable Harm Judith Graham Originally Published May 6, 2024 Every day, the scene plays out in hospitals across America: Older men and women lie on gurneys in emergency room corridors moaning or suffering silently as harried medical staff attend to crises. Even when physicians […]
Tuesday’s Quotes 2024-05-07 “Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up.” Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart Editorial Team “The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.” – Charles Kingsleit” “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” […]
Fostering Emotional Safety: Promotion of Healthy Boundaries Editorial Team Promoting healthy boundaries is crucial for fostering emotional safety, which in turn is essential for good mental health. Healthy boundaries refer to the limits we set in various aspects of our lives, including relationships, work, and personal space. These boundaries define what […]
Fostering Emotional Safety: Active Listening Editorial Team Active listening is a fundamental aspect of effective communication that plays a crucial role in fostering emotional safety and promoting good mental health. It involves fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said. Here’s a breakdown of how active listening contributes to […]
Bird Flu Is Bad for Poultry and Dairy Cows. It’s Not a Dire Threat for Most of Us — Yet. Amy Maxmen Headlines are flying after the Department of Agriculture confirmed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has infected dairy cows around the country. Tests have detected the virus among cattle in nine states, […]
Fostering Emotional Safety: Improved Communication Editorial Team Improved communication plays a vital role in fostering emotional safety, which in turn is crucial for good mental health. Emotional safety refers to an environment or relationship where individuals feel secure expressing their thoughts, feelings, and vulnerabilities without fear of judgment, rejection, or reprisal. […]
Fostering Emotional Safety: Increased Resilience Editorial Team Increased resilience plays a crucial role in fostering emotional safety and promoting good mental health. Resilience refers to the ability to bounce back from adversity, adapt to challenges, and cope effectively with stressors. When individuals possess high levels of resilience, they are better equipped to […]