Thank you to everyone to wrote how their hearts were hearts were feeling. I am so grateful for everyone who also stopped by the booth today. Whether it was to have a conversation, promote your own business &/or non-profits or talk to me about your cancer survivor story. Thank you for our guest, Mary. If you are interested in The Arc Solano Volunteer -a- thon please check out their page, go.doliggy.io/thearcsolano

Reminder: It is Mental Health Awareness Month, If you or anyone you know, is struggling with any type of illness and they need help. Please Call the Suicide Hotline/Hotlink.

Emotional support involves providing care and concern to someone, offering reassurance, empathy, comfort, and acceptance, which can be crucial for managing mental health issues and building strong relationships.

Verbal and Nonverbal: Emotional support can be expressed through words, actions, and presence.

Reassurance and Validation: Offering comfort and letting someone know they are understood and accepted.

Active Listening: Paying attention to someone's feelings and experiences without interrupting or judging.

Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of another person.

Encouragement: Motivating and supporting someone through difficult times.

Creating a Safe Space: Providing a place where someone feels comfortable expressing their emotions without fear of judgment.

Mental Health:

Emotional support can help individuals cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

Relationship Building:

Strong relationships are built on emotional support, where individuals feel valued and cared for.

Social Connection:

Feeling connected to others can improve overall well-being and reduce feelings of isolation.

Coping with Difficult Times:

Having someone to lean on during challenging situations can make a significant difference in how people cope.

Thank you to the Vallejo Art Walk and our first guest today. If you want to know more information on the Vallejo Art Walk, please head over to their social media page under the same name. Happy women history month. Keep celebrating our young Queens and our little Queens in the making.

If you are interested in knowing information about our guest and her art work. Her social media and professional information will be below.

Renee Marquette Information:

https://www.paloaltou.edu/faculty/renee-marquett-phd IG: rmmarquett