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A wise man once said that life may be chaotic and random as you experience it, but in hindsight everything is much clearer. This year has handed us all kinds of twists and turns, successes and disappointments. Through it all, we continue to grow, persevere, support those who need it the most, and enjoy the time with family, friends and our team. At Human Dynamic Europe, we are very grateful for the valuable partnerships with our clients and for our joint faith in helping others through caring for their mental health and relationships.  Instead of buying Christmas presents for our clients, our team decided to support professional counseling for traumatized children at the Praise Gate Orphanage at the outskirts of Nairobi and at the St. Anna School at Murang area in Kenya throughout 2023 through the Integra Foundation. Peace to the World is our wish for you not only during the upcoming Christmas season, but for the year 2023. May 2023 be peaceful for you and your loved ones, meaningful and full of joyful moments, abiding in new adventures and courage to step outside your comfort zone, healing for the hurting areas in your life, harmonious for your soul, and enriching for your relationships.

The Christmas Party before the holidays is one of our dearest team traditions. In addition to excellent food and enriching conversations, we also enjoyed gifts from the Secret Santa and our favorite game, during which we steal each other's gifts. Although it sounds insidious, in reality our Secret Santa is full of laughter and joy from the time spent together, after which each colleague goes home with something special. Whether we picked a board game, a puzzle or a homemade honey jar (or stole them from a colleague with a friendly smile), we all feel sincere joy and gratitude after a wonderful Christmas activity. We look forward to the next year!

We are happy that this year the HDE team was able to make Christmas even more enjoyable for seniors. How much love can fit in a shoe box? In our team, we know that A LOT. We made them happy with a gift that will warm our hearts as well as theirs. It's simple and yet so unique - we filled the shoe box not only with something warm, fragrant, soft, sweet, salty and for fun, but we also put a piece of our heart in it, which is the most valuable thing we can give to the other.

The smell of Christmas atmosphere was felt when entering the Social Services Center of Prof. Karol Matulay (a center for autistic and mentally handicapped children and adults), where supporters, volunteers, and people from the surrounding area spent hours in a creative atmosphere making various Christmas decorations and ikebana, baking gingerbread, painting on textiles and glass. The sound of Christmas carols added to the Christmas spirit with the aroma of pine needles, gingerbread, excellent punch and classic bread with lard and onion. We are happy that the HDE team could also be a part of supporting this meaningful activity that makes this world a warmer and better place.

'The power of love is greater than we can even imagine.' PROF. KAROL MATULAY

On the last Thursday of every November, people in the US celebrate Thanksgiving, a special day that places gratitude at the center of attention. It is meaningful for me because many years ago on this day, my family and I landed in the US during our escape from communism. Every year, we had much to be thankful for and to this day, it is a special time for me when I remember my own journey into adulthood, freedom, challenges, openness, opportunities, hard work and positive outcomes. During the special time of Thanksgiving, people take stock of their lives and reflect upon what they are grateful for. I wish we took more time to count the blessings in our lives and express more thankfulness to each other. I am grateful for peace to walk the streets without sirens, for my husband and my daughter who make me a better person and are my happy place, for my home that gives me safety and refuge, for my team at Human Dynamic Europe that makes me a better leader today than I was yesterday, for my work that gives me a meaningful purpose and challenges me, for my extended family that loves and supports me in my endeavors, for my clients and companies who believe that together can make the world a better place with one person at a time, and for all my friends and acquaintances who enrich me. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to love, live and learn in such a wonderful community of people and to be able to do important work on a daily basis. My hope for you at this Thanksgiving (and Christmas) is that you are surrounded by the people that you love and that you find gratitude at the center of all your celebrations. With gratitude and thankfulness, Miriam

During the month of November, we had the opportunity to celebrate birthdays of our great colleagues. We enjoyed a team breakfast with delicious food and wished many happy and healthy days to our celebrants. We cherish the moments together, especially during this busy time. Thanks again to the amazing team, wishing you strength for the next period.

After 5 years, it was time for a change. Similar to when you wear the same dress for a long time and although you like it, the time comes to put it away and find your new favorite. We hired a professional graphic designer who reflected upon the HDE culture, vision and strategy, which will be embraced in the future. We are very happy with the outcome of the new and simple logo, and hope you will like it too.

We thank our clients for the opportunity to be a valuable part of their Health Days at the workplace. At the HDE Mental Health Booth, employees have the opportunity to be tested in various self-development areas and consult with a counseling psychologist. We appreciate that our clients value their employees’ health and provide mental health programs (Employee Assistance Program), which have become an integral part of the corporate culture in many companies.

When too much is happening, it is beneficial to taka a break and enjoy a good meal with the loved ones to gain physical, mental and emotional energy. Although autumn is a very busy for our team, we are truly happy to have had the opportunity to slow down and enjoy some delicious Slovak food together as a team (goose meat, potato crepes and cabbage).

Do you know that feeling of pride and belonging when you become a part of something larger than yourself, such as helping the needy? It was exactly this feeling that our team and our clients experienced together with the Integra Foundation on a beautiful and unforgettable evening in the magical premises of Bratislava's Old Town. We are honored to have the privilege to help and spread the important message of ​​support to people who need it the most, such as supporting children in Africa or people affected by the war in Ukraine.

This evening was an important part of our work, which filled us with faith and hope that people still have the willingness to help, and for this we are grateful to all our guests and clients. You can also be a part of creating a better world together with us: https://integra.darujme.sk/koncerthde/

Caring about the mental health of employees is a daily mission at Human Dynamic Europe, not only on the World Mental Health Day. It is important at work and at home, as these two environments intertwine and are related to each other. It is a pillar of a healthy society and we should support it in all aspects of life. That's why our team is made up of mental wellbeing professionals who support and help companies and their employees. We are honored and grateful to our clients who agree with the importance of mental health and feel the same priority and responsibility towards their employees. Their reward is satisfied and happy employees who appreciate the support from their employer knowing that they are an important part of the company.

Each person may experience a crisis or a difficult life situation, which can be hurtful, terrifying or paralyzing. HDE provides its corporate clients with a 24/7 crisis hotline for those who need it. We want to be helpful and useful to our clients, which is why we continuously learn and develop in this area. Practical training in crisis intervention was facilitated by a counselor and crisis expert, Gabriela Pokorna.