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How to Help on the Hard Road of Hurt

It’s an often overlooked statement that is strangely counter-cultural: “You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you.”

It was a slightly unexpected and somewhat abrupt question, but afterwards its wisdom struck me. Continue reading “Hear, Help or Hug: Three Ways to Respond”

I recently watched a YouTube talk in which David Brooks discusses his new book How to Know a Person – which explores listening to and seeing others well. Continue reading “The Art of Conversation: Are You an Illuminator or a Diminisher?”

When I was a child, I remember spending my weekends playing in the street, from dawn until dusk, knowing that if I needed anything I could run across the road to Penny and Phil – my neighbours- turned-adopted grandparents. Continue reading “Creating Safe Neighbourhoods Starts With a Single Word”

One day in 2011, Emily Kenward was walking down Lavender Street in Brighton, UK. She’d walked this street many times before, but now saw it with fresh eyes. Continue reading “This Simple Act Can Really Make Your Life Count”

We know that women’s mental health can be impacted by several risk factors to health, such as hormonal fluctuations, lifestyle choices, genetics, and body image, to name a few. Continue reading “Building a Sisterhood for Women to Support Each Other”

I have been preparing for a major life transition into parenthood, and part of my preparation has involved reflecting on my support network. Continue reading “How to Build a Strong Support Network: 3 Keys”

A couple of years ago I attended a conference about support for first responders. What really stood out to me was the focus on creating a culture where people check in on one another. Continue reading “Check In With Others to Show Your Support”