It’s Mental Health Week and the theme is empathy. You may be wondering how this relates to your finances, but with the increasing level of financial demands being put on individuals, it’s incredibly important to practice empathy for yourself and others. When it comes to money and mental health, we put an enormous amount of pressure on ourselves and sometimes equate our self-worth with our bank accounts. Carla is on the mic to support you this week and offer tips for exercising self-compassion when it comes to your finances. She also shares ways to become an active, empathetic listener so your loved ones feel less alone when discussing their financial picture. So, put on your listening ears and remember, before your weigh in, tune in. 

Today’s topics include: 

• Tips for practicing financial empathy  
  
• When to use tough love and when to back off  
  
• Ways to actively listen without judgment  
  

You can find more mental health resources at mentalhealthweek.ca. 

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