Our relationships have a big impact on our emotional well-being and overall life satisfaction. Take the time to invest in strengthening your relationships; they’re too important to put off. Healthy relationships help us thrive in life!
Own Your Story
Have a Great School Year!
Happy first day of school! The HRI team wishes all parents, children, and families a wonderful school year ahead!
Human Trafficking Prevention & Resources
By Eleanor Beeslaar and Maria Harkins, Family Service of the Piedmont Now that we have a better understanding of what the warning signs and red flags of human trafficking are, we’ll explore what to do if you suspect someone is
Warning Signs of Human Trafficking
By Eleanor Beeslaar and Maria Harkins, Family Service of the Piedmont Though human trafficking often goes unnoticed and unreported, we can help change this by becoming more educated about what human trafficking may look like and recognizing potential red flags.
Who are the Victims of Human Trafficking?
By Eleanor Beeslaar and Maria Harkins, Family Service of the Piedmont Now that we have a better understanding of what human trafficking is, we’ll take a closer look at who the victims are, some common misconceptions about victims, and how
Human Trafficking 101: Not in My Neighborhood: Series Intro
By Eleanor Beeslaar and Maria Harkins, Family Service of the Piedmont We are excited to partner with Family Service of the Piedmont to spread awareness about human trafficking through this week’s blog series! Maria Harkins, the Human Trafficking Outreach Specialist
Validation Communicates Acceptance
When you validate someone’s thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, it communicates support and acceptance, even if you don’t understand or have a different opinion.
Learn to Love Yourself
Loving and accepting yourself for who you are, is an important part of building healthy relationships!
Avoid Blame and Criticism
When you use hurtful words that blame and criticize the other person in the relationship during conflict, it creates distance and disconnection within the relationship. Instead, approach conflict with gentleness and kindness. Focus on your own feelings and needs using