By: Karen R. Thompson, LMSW, CEAP, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – Emotional self-regulation is an important life skill and plays a significant role in our relationships both at home and at work. People who possess the ability to manage their emotions and behaviors often have healthier relationships and develop more resilience in managing life stressors. Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – Finding a therapist can be challenging and scary. It can feel personal and vulnerable. Here are some questions to consider when meeting with a therapist for the first time. Do you accept my insurance? What is my copay? At times, you may need to contact Read More
By Cynthia May, MA, LLP, EAC Clinical Specialist – We’ve all wondered if we missed signs of suicidal thoughts of others. Frequently, others try to hide any indication about their thoughts of self-harm and feelings of despair. This can be especially true with acquaintances and casual relationships (i.e., work relationships). People who we closely interact Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – Thousands of Candles can be Lighted from a Single Candle, and the Life of the Candle will Not be Shortened. Happiness, Wisdom and Love Never Decrease by Being Shared. – Buddha The quote above is displayed in my office. I often look at it and Read More
By: Karen R. Thompson, LMSW, CEAP, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – There have been many silver linings that have come out of the pandemic. One significant change that is likely to continue long-term has been the use of telehealth. The pandemic resulted in expedited changes in health care delivery and the widespread use of telehealth for Read More
By Cynthia May, MA, LLP, EAC Clinical Specialist – What’s the value of having emotions? Do you know that many people try to avoid feeling anything? Many people even think emotions are not for certain people to express at all! In fact, we’re all experiencing emotional reactions to life all the time – it’s one of Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist It can be frustrating to know someone is emotionally struggling. It is even more frustrating when there are programs designed to assist those who may need support. Employee Assistance Programs provide no cost and confidential assistance, so, why do people not reach out for help when Read More
This is a guest post provided by Workplace Options (Rhiannon Copeland). Permission to re-post has been given. With the sun rising later and setting earlier, many of us may notice a downward shift in mood around this time of year. Some people may brush this off as the “winter blues”, but it’s important to be able Read More
By Cynthia May, MA, LLP, EAC Clinical Specialist – We all have many positive and admirable characteristics that enrich our close relationships. But did you know that the overuse of a positive quality can become negative? It can become destructive and crippling. And of course, the opposite, is true as well. Under-use of a positive Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – Are you starting to think about holiday get-togethers and dreading the conversations that might arise? The uncle who is or is not against vaccines, the cousin who brings up politics on every occasion and makes their opinions loud and clear, the gossip about the Read More
