‘Othering’ Others

‘Othering’ Others

It is almost a human tendency to ‘other’ others. It happens so regularly in our world today after thousands of years of human and community living that we take ‘othering’ as normal. To ‘diss’ people...

Mental Wellbeing – Topic of the Month

Mental Wellbeing – Topic of the Month

The terms mental health and mental illness are often used interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Everyone has mental health, just as everyone has physical health. As the World Health...

Living Well as We Age: A Guide for Baby Boomers

Living Well as We Age: A Guide for Baby Boomers

Many of us belong to a generation known as the "Baby Boomers"—born shortly after World War II and now in our 50s and beyond. With the demands and stress of modern life, the question we often ask...

Kindness Day

Kindness Day

KINDNESSThere is a balm in Gilead: a soothing flowing healing anointing balm in Gilead.  Is there a balm in ‘Gilead’?Some people soothe many with the balm. It is their stock in trade. It is in their...

Self Care

Self Care

Even though self-care is a term that has been frequently used in recent times, there’s still uncertainty and misconceptions around what it is and how to practice it. In order to get some clarity,...

The Importance of Balance

The Importance of Balance

In order to live our best lives possible, it is imperative that balance be the foundation.  As humans we must recognise that each aspect of our lives includes input from our minds, bodies and...

Mental Health Awareness Month 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month 2022

JUST SHOW UP The basic of all basics in support of mental health challenges is to show up. Just show up. The opposite is to plan to call, or plan to drop by, or to send some food when you cook: in...

Administrative Professional Week 2022!!!

Administrative Professional Week 2022!!!

That warm friendly voice you encounter when you contact the EAL offices, the welcoming smile that greets you as you enter our doors, these are the persons who make your EAL experience Unique