Reposted from mentalhealthweek.ca Having empathy means you understand others’ emotions, share their feelings, and respond with compassion and care. Being able to put ourselves in other people’s shoes is a core part of what makes us human. Empathy strengthens our...
Reposted from mentalhealthweek.ca Practicing empathy helps us regulate our emotions, connect with others and feel less isolated, writes Helen Fishburn For the past two years, we have been encouraged to “stay home,” and now we are shifting to “learning to live” with...
Article reposted from mentalhealthweek.ca Test “I can relate.” It’s a familiar expression and one you’ve likely used countless times throughout the pandemic. When someone has been sick or stressed, felt lonely or lost their job. You say it without having to think: “I...
