In a variety of ways, it has been said that humans are wired for connection. We are wired to be social. We are driven by deep motivations to stay connected with friends and family. We are naturally curious about what…
Have you ever been told something like “God is just testing you” or “You just need to pray harder/more”. If you are a person with a mental health problem, hearing these statements are not helpful. Just like anyone else in…
Our years as a teenager are full of ups and downs. There (was and) is a lot going on for young people to deal with and identifying what’s ‘normal’ behavior and what isn’t can be difficult. As parents, we all…
Warm Pathways is setting up and providing an online space for Bris West Connect. Prolonged loneliness (combined with social isolation) is a major yet underappreciated determinant of health, placing individuals at greater risk of premature death than obesity, inadequate physical…
Loneliness is the negative feeling that comes when our social needs are not being met by the quantity and quality in our relationships. The effect of feeling lonely can have different effects for each of us. For some, it might …
What is Loneliness? Loneliness is a feeling of being alone or isolated. Just as a picture can paint a thousand words, a story can shine a light on an issue. So will begin with a story about a small boy…
When it comes to developing trust through communication, it’s important to be clear, concise, and honest. This means being open and sharing information freely, without holding back. It also means being respectful and listening to what others have to say.…
Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them—without believing, for instance, that there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment. Mindfull vs Mindful For example,…
One of the side-effects of Covid-19 is that businesses are allowing people to work from home and there are numerous articles on the web on how to look after yourself as well as the hidden dangers of working from home.…
The beginning of Warm Pathways started about 3 and a bit years go with something Brene Brown described as a Spiritual Awakening in recalling part of her life story. (Whether this next bit means anything, this was shortly after go…
