Month: May 2017

Endurance & Resilience: The Gift of Poetry

May 8, 2017

The Victorian-era poet William Ernest Henley. was no stranger to adversity and struggle. His father died when he was a teenager and struggled with his own serious health issues. At age 12 Henley was received a diagnosis of tubercular arthritis which resulted in partial amputation of one of his legs. Henley made his own stand … More Endurance & Resilience: The Gift of Poetry

Becoming a Better Listener – Mental Health Awareness Week

May 8, 2017

In the UK, it is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.  The Samaritans focus is on helping us to become better listeners and to be open to conversations about mental health and wellbeing.  Here is their S.U.S.H listening infographic – a reminder that even by taking small steps, we can all do something to encourage others to open up and share … More Becoming a Better Listener – Mental Health Awareness Week