The Bear Necessities of Emotional Wellbeing

Do you remember sleeping with a stuffed toy as a child (if not, don’t worry – it’s never too late to start)? Whether it was a bear, giraffe, spider or hedgehog, those companions offered more than simple comfort; they quietly helped ease the pangs of separation anxiety.  Psychologists call these “transitional objects” – comfort itemsContinue reading “The Bear Necessities of Emotional Wellbeing”

“The Hold Truth”

“There’s power in the touch of another person’s hand. We acknowledge it in little ways, all the time. There’s a reason human beings shake hands, hold hands, slap hands, bump hands” Jim Butcher The simple act of hand-holding has many physical and psychological benefits, transcending mere comfort to become a fundamental aspect of human connectionContinue reading ““The Hold Truth””