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Supportive communication is used in many types of interpersonal interactions, such as those including a power differential, as is found between manager and employee, teacher and student, or parent and child. - Supportive communication is also effective when used between those with more equal power, such as spouses, business partners and friends. Learning these techniques can result in more effective communication. - Do you practice supportive communication?

Learning how to listen attentively is a vital communication skill that has many benefits for both the listener and speaker. - What is your type of listening style? - What type of listening style do you wish to learn more of?

Most people know that sleep has the ability to affect their mental state. After all, there is a reason why it is said that someone in a bad mood woke up on the wrong side of the bed. It turns out, there is truth behind this colloquial saying. Did you know sleep is closely connected to mental and emotional health and it is linked to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other conditions? While research is ongoing to better understand the connections between mental... health and sleep, consider getting a massage over this holiday season. A massage will also have the ability to relax your mind and body before you head off to bed. Massage therapy can actually alter EEG activity, which increases parasympathetic activity, and decreases cortisol levels. Moreover, the anxiety-reducing and mood-enhancing benefits of massage are most likely to related to changes in EEG activity, decreased levels of cortisol, and increased activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, which immediately calms the body and the brain during stress. How will you take care of your sleep over this holiday season? And how will you find ways to effectively calm your mind and body? Let us know! See more

What is it exactly about going for a walk in nature that makes us feel refreshed and rejuvenated? What exactly do human beings get from reading books? Is it merely out of pleasure, or are there psychological and physiological benefits that exist beneath the surface? The scientific answer is yes. This holiday season, you can find pleasure in the small moments such as going for a walk to boost your mood, or by strengthening your brain by reading your favourite book. Does this post resonate with you?

Did you know that the stress of the holidays has the potential to trigger sadness and depression for many people? This year in particular is a hard one for most. The global pandemic has brought a lot of chaos into our lives, which is why it is more important than ever to keep up on your mental health this holiday season. This time of year can be very difficult for some people because they can feel as though there is an expectation of feeling merry and generous. People tend... to compare their emotions to what they assume others are experiencing or what they feel like they are supposed to feel. Whether your stress stems from finances, seasonal affective disorder, loneliness, or grief, we have created a 12 days of Christmas self-care routine to help you get through this holiday season. How will you take care of your mental health this holiday season? See more

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