Posted on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022
As we now transition from staying at home throughout the pandemic to learning to live with the virus, shifting our mindset from avoidance and fear to becoming adaptable and resilient. The pandemic has taken an emotional toll on all of us and now more than ever we need to practice our empathy skills. This article talks about the power of empathy. The power of empathy – Canadian Mental Health Association (mentalhealthweek.ca).
Posted on Monday, May 2nd, 2022
Did you know that May 2-6 is National Pet Week? Our friends from Algonquin College’s veterinary programs provided us with a list of the most common poisons harmful to dogs and cats.
If you think your pet has ingested a toxin, please contact your veterinarian or an emergency clinic right away. Pet parents can also find more information at https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ or https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
Keep this list handy to keep your pet safe.
Posted on Monday, May 2nd, 2022
The theme this year is all about empathy. These past two years more than ever have shown us as individuals that we have the ability to imagine what life is like for someone else. The important piece in doing so is we need to also recognize that sharing in the individual feelings doesn’t mean we also jump in to fix it.
Empathy is something you can learn if it doesn’t come naturally to you. #GetReal on how to help. “You don’t have to agree to understand, and you don’t have to fix it to help.” www.cmha.ca.
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As we now transition from staying at home throughout the pandemic to learning to live with the virus, shifting our mindset from avoidance and fear to becoming adaptable and resilient. The pandemic has taken an emotional toll on all of us and now more than ever we need to practice our empathy skills. This article talks about the power of empathy. The power of empathy – Canadian Mental Health Association (mentalhealthweek.ca).