Recent research from Australia has shown that a team’s ability to synchronize and converge emotionally (i.e. emotional contagion) had an impact on employee well-being.
Tips and strategies for effective group work
Recipe for garlic snow pea stir-fry
A recent study from the University of Waterloo, School of Public Health Sciences, explored the impact of co-operative education on financial stability and food security.
Results indicated 24.0% of co-op, and 39.3% of non-co-op, students were categorized as living in moderately or severely food insecure households.
Shepherd’s Pie is hearty, comforting, and packed with vegetables, making it ideal for cold months when you crave something warm and nourishing. It’s also easy to make in bulk, and you can freeze individual portions for quick meals later—perfect for busy schedules!
Losing someone or something we hold dear can be an incredibly challenging experience. Whether it’s the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the loss of a cherished possession, the feelings of grief and sadness that accompany such events can be overwhelming. Grief is something we all face, but don’t often talk about (Jakoby, 2014). Although grief can be difficult to understand, it is important to know that grief is a normal developmental process that humans go through when faced with either traumatic loss (e.g. a death), ambiguous loss (e.g. entering a new phase of life such as starting university /a new job, or immigrating to a new country), or symbolic loss (e.g. loss of a dream or goal) (Testoni et al., 2020).
Care farming, which uses farming activities as therapy, provides therapeutic benefits by promoting responsibility towards animals and the land and often integrates mental health treatment within social, stigma-free settings. A 2017 review by Gorman and Cacciatore found that care farming can benefit those experiencing psychological distress, suggesting it as a potential non-medicated support for individuals dealing with traumatic grief.
The peak season for cherries usually runs from late June through early August. July is often considered the height of cherry season, particularly for sweet varieties like Bing and Rainier cherries. In season, cherries cost approximately $5/kg (that is a lot of cherries!)
This month, start your breakfast with a cherry yogurt parfait. Although technically you could simply add cherries to your yogurt, the recipe below creates a delicious cherry syrup that has both depth and
Researchers have been exploring the power of expressive writing as a tool to support well-being and recovery since the mid 1980’s (Pennebaker & Evans, 2014). Expressive writing (writing that focuses more on thoughts and feelings than on events) has been shown to reduce anxiety, increase emotional regulation, manage depression, help individuals process trauma and negative experiences, improve student grades, lower stress, boost the immune system and lower blood pressure (Sutton, 2018).
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"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein