2019 marks the 70th year Mental Health Month has been observed. Educate yourself and others while raising awareness for mental health. Check out Mental Health America’s Mental Health Month Toolkit for more information on work life balance, animal companionship, spirituality, humor and social connection.
COPING WITH STRESS & COMPASSION FATIGUE As a healthcare professional, you may face stress on the job under usual conditions due to long shifts, competing responsibilities, and witnessing or hearing about difficult patient experiences. As a responder on the front lines of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, you are likely working longer hours, seeing…
Find comfort, validation, and the knowledge that you are not alone in your time of grief. This 10-week support group will assist those who’ve experienced a loss move through grief with education and support. This group will meet Tuesdays from 12-1 PM from 10/15/19 to 12/17/19 at the EAP office located at 419 W. Redwood…
New Groups Forming for Fall In the past, the EAP has hosted a Grief Support Group that has been very well received. Thus, we are in the process of forming one which will begin in the next few weeks. The group will be held at lunch time (noon-1:00) in the EAP office conference room at…
PHYS ED Gretchen Reynolds on the science of fitness. Two new experiments, one involving people and the other animals, suggest that regular exercise can substantially improve memory, although different types of exercise seem to affect the brain quite differently. The news may offer consolation for the growing numbers of us who are entering age groups…
Living Life with a Loved One with a Alcohol or Drug Problem This group will provide support, education and coping skills for employees who have family or friends who drink or use drugs. If you have struggled to understand why your loved one continues to drink or use drugs despite consequences or if you are…
How to Maintain Brain Health As we age, we need to exercise our brains in various ways to keep them sharp. Some ways to do that are: Exercise -especially aerobic exercise such as running, walking, playing basketball, dancing, hiking, swimming, and tennis. Eat right-vegetables, fruits, protein and be sure to drink enough water. Stay away…