How to Apologize
Apologizing is an important element to maintaining healthy and happy relationships. Sometimes apologizing is tricky but a sincere apology can make both parties feel better and help you to move on to happier times. Why is apologizing so challenging for some people? Apologizing makes you very vulnerable and opens you up to criticism, blame, and attacks.…
How To Be a Good Listener
Communication is a two way street and the listener plays a very important role in facilitating communication. Often with good listening skills you can extract more information and provide comfort and support without verbally saying anything at all. Listening skills are essential in so many professions. Counselors, teachers, doctors, lawyers, law enforcement, and clergy all…
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month and this is a great time of the year to reflect on your brain and emotional wellbeing! Your brain is the most important organ in your body and just like sometimes your heart, kidneys, or blood pressure can get out of whack, your brain can also get offline. The…
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