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Hectic lifestyle got you down? Relax a little…forget about it! Any repetitive action can be a source of meditation.   Walking, swimming, painting, knitting — any activity that keeps your attention calmly in the present moment is a form of meditation. Is your mind too talkative to meditate?   Try a…

Stress is a common buzzword used to describe how you respond to change or challenging situations. Without healthy stress management techniques, stress may cause both physical and emotional harm. Lack of control caused by unclear job responsibilities or insufficient resources to do the job Boredom …

 When young adults move away from home for the first time, it’s a big step.Whether it’s a student going to college or a young person entering the workforce, there are almost always adjustments to be made. And it’s not only the newly independent child who may struggle. Becoming an empty nester can al…

September is Suicide Prevention Month and a time to not only raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of suicide ideation but also support those who have lost someone to suicide. Best Care EAP counselor Linda Wright, MS, LIMHP, LPC, NCC, is a suicide ''loss'' survivor and shares her story. Psy…

Susan Toth, MS, PLMHPSusan Toth, MS, PLMHP, always knew that she wanted to help people for a living, but a psychology course in high school sparked her interest in behavioral health.“I was drawn toward discovering why people do what they do,” she said.Toth, a counselor with the Best Care Employee As…

We are excited to share our tremendous service enhancements that will be available starting in January 2024! Now, more than ever, employees want more options, more choices and to specifically get the confidential mental health support they need and want on their terms. Best Care EAP can deliver it a…

Linda Wright, MS, LPC, LIMHP, NCC Linda Wright, MS, LPC, LIMHP, NCC, loves hearing people’s stories and helping them find meaning in their experiences. “I’m all about emotions and what makes people tick,” she said. Wright, a counselor with the Best Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP), has a sp…

Misconceptions, Challenges and the Path to Recovery When discussing opioid abuse, it’s important to recognize that prescription pain medication has a beneficial purpose. Opioid medications block the pain receptors in the brain, helping a person feel comfortable while recovering from an accident, in…

Philosopher Marcus Aurelius once said, “Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions, not outside.” When it comes to being anxious, one phrase that may exasperate the emotion is--"What-if?" When you say to yourself, “What if x, y, or z happens?” yo…