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Nanalan’ partners with CMHA for Mental Health Week to highlight the power of compassion

The partnership emphasizes the healing benefits of compassion and its ability to connect us all Toronto, (ON), April 15, 2024 – Popular children’s show Nanalan’ is teaming up with the…

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Nanalan’ partners with CMHA for Mental Health Week to highlight the power of compassion

Embracing compassion in everyday life 

In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it’s easy to get lost in routines and responsibilities. Amidst the chaos and monotony, however, lies an important truth: practicing compassion…

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Embracing compassion in everyday life 

The limits of compassion: Challenging compassion fade

From natural disasters to a toxic drug supply, homelessness and violence in Gaza and the Ukraine, our news feeds provide an overwhelming stream of evidence that major social problems and…

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The limits of compassion: Challenging compassion fade

Debunking the myth of compassion fatigue

In recent years, the concept of compassion fatigue has gained significant traction. Most attributed to those in professional caregiving roles, compassion fatigue is used to describe a state of emotional…

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Debunking the myth of compassion fatigue

The Power of Self-Compassion: Shawn’s Journey

Shawn, 27, from rural Newfoundland, wears many hats: employment support worker, research and teaching assistant, online course facilitator, and member of the National Council of Persons with Lived Experience (NCPLE).   …

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The Power of Self-Compassion: Shawn’s Journey

Despite almost all (92%) Canadians claiming to be compassionate, only 38% took action in the past year to alleviate hardship

CMHA releases new data on compassion for Mental Health Week Toronto, (ON), May 6, 2024 – Canadians are often recognized globally for their compassion and kindness; however, new data may…

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Despite almost all (92%) Canadians claiming to be compassionate, only 38% took action in the past year to alleviate hardship
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