Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Tip 3: During tough, stressful times, go back to the basics such as drinking water and staying active. When things get challenging, taking care of our basic needs can reduce stress
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Las relaciones tienen el potencial de ser una fuente de gran gozo y apoyo en nuestras vidas, pero requieren trabajo e intencionalidad para ser sanos, felices, y seguros. Los conjuntos de herramientas de HRI están diseñados para ofrecerle ideas
Starting Conversations for Healthy Relationships: Tip 1
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Open and transparent communication is crucial to having a healthy relationship, but for many of us, it takes both practice and intentionality to create a trusting space where everyone feels comfortable
A Team is a Group of People Who Trust Each Other
“A team is not a group of people that work together. A team is a group of people that trust each other.” – Simon Sinek Whether your team is your family, your partner, or your coworkers, trust is crucial
Natural Ebb & Flow to Friendships
“What I realize now in hindsight is that there is a natural ebb and flow to friendships. There are times you think there’s nothing left between you, that you’ve hit the bottom, but the special ones survive, find ways of
Practice gratitude this 4th of July!
The holidays are a great time to practice gratitude in the company of family & loved ones. A couple of ways to practice gratitude as a family this 4th of July include: Stating 1-2 things that you are grateful
Sitting Silently Beside a Friend
We’re closing this week’s series on teaching kids to be a good friend by highlighting a skill that is useful in all friendships: listening. When we actively listen to our friends during difficult times, we provide meaningful support that is
Teaching Kids to Be a Good Friend through Role Plays
One of the best ways for us to learn is to practice. One way to do this is through role-plays. Whether you pretend to be different characters or use dolls/action figures, this can help your kids try out different friendship
Teaching Kids To Be a Good Friend: Learn about Friendship through Media
Another great way to teach kids about being a good friend is to watch TV shows/movies and read books about friendship. This can help them see different scenarios, teaching them the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships. After watching the
Teaching Kids to Be a Good Friend: Talk About the Qualities of a Good Friend
It’s important to talk to your kids about the characteristics that make a good friend. Not only will this help them shape their behavior and treat others well, but it will also help them understand what to look for in