Self-Esteem & Relationship Abuse
Even if it is not talked about that much in the media or mainstream culture, emotional scars and low self-esteem are often the most devastating products of abusive relationships — even above physical damage. When people hear the term “abuse” they will often...
What is Assertive Communication?
Most of us are probably familiar with the three styles of communication — passive, assertive, and aggressive. But, in order to understand fully why assertive communication is the goal we should all strive for, we need to first establish what behaviors we need to...
Tips for Coping with Microaggressions at Work
What is a microaggression? A microaggression is a subtle behavior that ostracizes or otherwise negatively affects the members of marginalized groups. Oftentimes these actions are deemed “harmless” because they are often small issues, but over time these issues can add...
Get Outside for Your Mental Health
Summer is closely approaching and we’ve already seen quite a few beautiful, sunny days where the outdoors seems to be just begging us to put down our computers and go for a stroll. It is time for us to open our windows and feel the soft breeze flow through our homes,...
Why Social Connection Is Important for Mental Health
We all function as part of society — whether we classify ourselves as introverted or extroverted — and within that society, we learn, grow, work, and dream. The truth is, we choose which societies we want to interact with, which communities and groups of people we...
