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February is American Heart Month – a perfect time to raise awareness of the effects of stress on heart health. You probably can’t go a whole day without using or hearing the phrase, “I’m stressed!” It’s used so often that you may not think stress can be damaging to your health. But it can be!&n…

 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 c…

Most likely, you’ve heard the term happy place. A “happy place” is somewhere you can retreat to and get away from the stress of day-to-day busyness. It’s a place that brings you peace.Happy places are different for everyone. For some, it’s a place that’s tranquil and may involve daydreaming, meditat…

In the game of football, the goal for each team is the same. Move the ball down the field and score. Each time the offense achieves a first down, the field crew is told to “move the chains.” The progress of moving the ball down field usually happens in small increments and is proof that consistent s…

March 18-24 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, an important health observance dedicated to encouraging conversations, promoting education and sharing resources about alcohol and drug use. Start a Conversation With FactsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one…

Self-Care Is for Everyone, but Women Especially Need to Pay Attention to Their Needs!Did you know: two in three people, in America, do not practice self-care and only 39% of men say they consistently make time for it, while 32% of women do. When you pay attention to your needs, you’re usually a…

Best Care EAP encourages you to use these monthly topics to help employees learn more about the well-being resources available to them through Best Care EAP. These resources can be easily shared within your organization via your employee newsletter, intranet and employee emails.Download calendar.…

Part 1 Whether you’re telling a client the project is delayed or presiding over a troubled performance review, difficult conversations are an inevitable part of management. How do you find the right words when you are in the moment?  How can you manage the exchange so that it goes as smoothly …

We encourage our member organizations to use these monthly topics to help promote mental health and well-being in the workplace. These resources can be easily shared within your organization via your employee newsletter, intranet and employee emails. *NOTE: The webinars listed are on-demand and…

What is stressing out people these days? Work itself can be a source of stress, and low engagement at work is often related to higher stress. External factors like inflation, personal finances or relationship issues are also big sources of stress. Recent findings from the American Psychological…