Making resolutions to hit the gym, eat more vegetables, and get a grip on our finances are among the most common goals we set for ourselves in the New Year. Some experts at The Royal, however, suggest that those of us who want to make a meaningful change to benefit our mental wellness narrow our focus down to one resolution this year: practicing self-compassion.
The mural, called “Enchanted Forest,” was created by a group of clients with the support of recreation therapist Emma Scullion, occupational therapist Laura Grunder, and Alexis Boyle, curator, community access at the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG).