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
“Change your thoughts and you change your world” – Norman Vincent Peale By: Karen R. Thompson, LMSW, CEAP, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – Did you know that you can change the way you feel by changing your thoughts? This is the basic premise of Cognitive Therapy, which focuses on helping individuals shift out Read More
By Cynthia May, MA, LLP, EAC Clinical Specialist – Has anyone ever asked you “what do you want?” And did you have an answer? (Okay, besides winning millions in the lottery.) Knowing the true answer to that question can change the direction of your whole life. You’ll have the direction to manifest the experience you Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – An archetype is a representative example of something and may be used as a default mental image. In personality, they are universal models of people, behavior, or personality that plays a role in influencing our human behavior. Carl Jung was well known for working Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – According to lexcio.com, the definition of ambivalence is – the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something. As a therapist and a person, I have dealt with ambivalence with myself and with many clients. Most of us deal with thoughts of Read More
By: Beth Hambleton, Practice Manager – Recently, I attended my first all day virtual leadership conference. The primary focus of the conference was all about COURAGE. At first, I thought, this is going to be a very long day. And what more could I possibly learn about courage that I didn’t already know? And, frankly, Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – I’d like you to imagine this scenario with me. You get invited to a friend’s cookout at 4pm the next day. In preparation for the cookout, you start to think and plan on what you will bring. You decide to bring your own lemonade Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC EAC Clinical Specialist — In this time of struggle that we (our families, friends, co-workers and others around the world) are experiencing, there is a decision to be made: STRENGTH vs STRONG Cambridge dictionary defines STRONG as: powerful; having or using great force or control. The definition of Read More
This is a guest post provided by EAC’s partner, Workplace Options. Permission to re-post has been given. The isolation you experience from quarantine and mandatory stay-at-home orders can be a major source of anxiety. A global pandemic is a stressful event for everyone and may leave you feeling unbalanced. Even if you do not normally feel anxious, you may be Read More
It’s amazing how things have changed in last two weeks. On the date of my last blog post, COVID-19 was a concern that has turned into an historic event. Now, more than ever, understanding of how our brain works will make a big difference in our daily lives. The frontal lobe of the brain is Read More
