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Take control of your health and wellness
By Kim Lake August is National Wellness Month! We encourage all types of wellness – so I was asked to share some of my story. I am 50 years old, and for about 15 years, I have been on a quest to feel better and be healthier. It started with just wanting to eat better and exercise to control my weight, help my mood, and increase my energy. At that time, I was working in healthcare in a fairly physical job. To others, I seemed like I was doing well, but on the inside, I was hurting. I was [...]
5 simple strategies to sharpen your assertive communication skills
By Coby Cushenberry, LMFT Because we live in a society, we will all inevitably find ourselves at odds with someone. Whether that be a spouse, friend, coworker, or boss, the ability to communicate effectively is crucial to ensuring our needs are met. You may find communication challenging and uncomfortable, and sometimes your attempts to discuss your needs might even end in disaster. To help improve your communication skills, we offer this introduction to assertive communication -- finding ways to communicate that benefit all parties. When you use assertive communication, you respect the needs, boundaries, and autonomy of others while [...]
Change your perspective and improve your mental health wellness
By Lea Aunins, LMSW Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could experience every encounter in our lives as positive? This may seem impossible, but I believe we can significantly change our experiences by changing our focus. I recently ended one of my workdays feeling exhausted and frustrated with several of the encounters I had had that day. As I was recounting the events of the day to my family that evening, I realized that the challenges of my day hadn’t been any different from other days, but rather my perspective had changed due to some temporary life stressors and [...]
5 tips to better cope with your anxiety
By Tori Drake There is often a sigh of relief as we move out of the winter months into the spring and summer. However, experiencing anxiety can put a damper on the lengthening days and family fun. To help you with this transition, take a look at five ways you can help manage anxiety in your everyday life. Expand your support circle. Isolating yourself when you don’t feel mentally well can be tempting. But when you get in touch with others, you will lessen any obsessing and prevent getting stuck in a thought spiral. Visit a friend or family [...]
How you can manage forgiveness and reconciliation in relationships
By Jake Miller Forgiveness and reconciliation are fundamental aspects of any healthy relationship. While the two aspects are closely connected, they have distinct meanings. Forgiveness involves releasing negative emotions, such as anger, bitterness, and resentment toward someone who hurt us, without seeking revenge or holding onto grudges. Reconciliation, on the other hand, involves rebuilding a damaged or broken relationship after forgiveness has been granted. This process involves repairing damage, rebuilding trust, and moving forward with mutual understanding and respect. It's important to understand that reconciliation isn't always possible or appropriate, even after granting forgiveness. There could be instances where [...]
How you can practice self-compassion
By Stacey Winter, LCMFT, empac CEO There is a story that all too often plays in your head. It plays over and over, causing you to be down, distracted, and stressed. “I should have spoken up in that meeting.” “I should have called her when her mom died.” “Why did I lose my temper with my kids and husband tonight?” “I didn’t get the report done on time, and my boss is already irritated. I probably just got myself fired. I can’t do anything right.” It may be embarrassing to admit the things we say to ourselves and say [...]
Collaboration in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
By Natasha Santiago-Mason, EAP Staff Intern In a time where employee retention aligns with creating healthy, holistic work environments, organizations and companies are looking to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) to assist in creating a workplace where employees thrive. Your company or organization may be working on DEIB efforts – whether you are just beginning the discussion or you have implemented your unique DEIB statement, formed a committee, and are engaged in the 5th year of your strategic plan. But if you’re like many organizations, you’re just beginning and may not understand the meaning of these words and [...]
Create More Meaningful Connections with Others
By Dabria VanGieson In the last few years, several factors seem to have played into our ability, or rather inability, to connect with each other in an empathetic, genuine manner. These factors include the pandemic, social injustice, as well as the political environment. In a time where everything seems to be divisive, it is so important to focus on genuinely and empathetically connecting with others. One of the simplest ways to connect with others is by asking questions that lead to discussions as opposed to one-word answers. Many of us are programmed to check in with others with [...]
Successfully Navigate Another Season of Change
By Lea Aunins, LMSW, Account Manager It seems that life is filled with constant changes. Are your kiddos returning to school soon or headed off to college for the first time? Did you just get married, build a house, have a baby, or start a new job? All of these things are common occurrences but can have a significant impact on our day-to-day lives. Some changes occur in our lives by choice, and we are given time to prepare, while some are imposed on us with minimal warning or control over the process. Regardless of the type of [...]
