Empathy is both a trait and a skill. Here's how to strengthen it

Empathy is crucial for conflict resolution and understanding and bonding with others. Here's how to strengthen the skill and practice it in your everyday life.

(CNN)Having empathy for other people goes a long way in fostering strong relationships. In fact, empathy is a fundamental building block for conflict resolution and understanding…

First cancer diagnosed in dinosaur fossil hints at communal life

Centrosaur had same type of cancer that afflicts humans today.

How COVID-19 has changed region's cancer care

Carmen Groleau · CBC News · Posted: May 29, 2020 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: 8 hours ago

Guy Sets Up A Dog-Walking Group For Men Who Need A Companion To Open Up About Their Problems

Rob Osman from Bristol, England, has had it pretty rough. The 38-year-old has battled with anxiety and depression for most of his life, and at one point was reduced to living in his sister’s windowless basement smoking far too much weed to care. Eventually, however, Rob found a way out of the rut. 

To read more please visit Guy Sets Up A Dog-Walking Group For Men Who Need A Companion To Open Up About…

For the last 8 months, I have been very busy learning the job of Executive Director of HopeSpring. HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre helps people affected by cancer, whether the patient, caregiver, family, or supporter. The organization offers non-medical  psycho-social programs like gentle exercise (yoga and tai chi), relaxation therapies (massage, therapeutic touch), cancer care counselling (individual and family), stress reduction (art expression, meditation), and group peer support…

Becoming a Wild Human

Who doesn’t love fairy tales?  These stories have been a mainstay of many a child’s bedtime routine–introducing us to mythic characters while teaching  life lessons from the safety of our pillows.  Think of the grandfather/grandson from the Princess Bride!

There’s something about hearing the words “Once upon a time…” that makes us settle into our seats and listen…

To read more, please visit Laurie Blaikie's Blog Becoming a Wild Human.

When I told a friend the topic for this post, she was understandably confused…if you feel the same, please stay with me, it will make sense!

It’s About the Ankles

Living in a land that is often covered by ice and snow for a number of months during the year, many of us (who are not fans of winter) take advantage of being able to get out during the warmer months.  For me,…

Sometimes life throws us a curve ball.  Maybe we have been diagnosed with a serious illness.  Our partner has ended the relationship or died.   Something else happens, and we suddenly we find ourselves living alone and struggling to cope.

It is at the curve ball points in life that people often seek out a…

The following is a very special guest post regarding one person’s experience with depression.  It was written by the client of a colleague as a way to make sense of their time with depression.  These are their words…unedited.

For anyone who is currently in depression’s grasp, you may be able to relate to this person’s story and take hope that ‘coming back’ is possible.  For…