Issue 342, 2014 - April/May 2014
This issue includes: Leading by Example with Dr. Ron Eavey, Taking Care of Your Allergies, Grow Your Relationships, New Start! Challenge, Start!
Issue 341, 2014 - February/March 2014
Special features include: The Counseling Corner - Disorderd Eating Behaviors, Kindness Counts, Leading By Example with Dean Linda Norman, Recipe for Crunchy Baked Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries, and more!
Issue 341, 2014 - February/March 2014
Healthier Ways to Manage Holiday Stress
Work/Life Connections
The words “holiday” and “stress” do not belong together. A holiday is supposed to be a time when a person relaxes, participates in fun activities, gets some distance from day-to-day hassles, and spends time with family or loved ones. The reality is that even positive events can cause stress, and demands or changes in routine are often unavoidable. Even though the holidays tend to be more stressful than restful, there are ways to manage stress and make room for more enjoyment.
10 healthy ways to manage the negative stress you might experience this holiday season:
Reaching Out to Others Experiencing Loss
Work/Life Connections
Dealing with loss, due to whatever circumstance, is difficult. It can be particularly difficult, however, to know how to interact with others who are experiencing a loss. Responses to this type of situation can range from avoidance to becoming overly-involved. The best response is somewhere in the middle.
Immunizations and Religion
Occupational Health Clinic
Most religions have no prohibition against vaccinations, however some have considerations, concerns or restrictions regarding vaccination in general, particular reasons for vaccination, or specific vaccine ingredients. Below is a list of the current position of some of the more common religious faiths.
Buddhism - Buddhism has no central authority that determines doctrine. Vaccination is widely accepted in predominantly Buddhist countries.
Stress and Job Loss
Work/Life Connections
A job is not who we are but rather what we do. It doesn't speak to your attributes as a person, as a friend, as a partner or as a parent. Nevertheless, the loss of a job feels devastating. It represents livelihood, identity, and life purpose. In today's economic times, the loss may not be the direct result of your actions but rather based on the business or financial position of the employer. There are some important steps to take during a transition.
Issue 333, 2013 June/July
This issue includes:
Leading by Example with Dr. Dan Beauchamp
The healthy benefits of gardening
Taking the sting out of bug bites
Introduction of the new Start!
Building Resilience: Turning Challenges Into Success
Work/Life Connections
The American Psychological Association in their Road to Resilience Initiative defines resilience as the process of good coping and adaptation in the face of a challenge, trauma or significant sources of stress.
Healthy Lifestyle
Work/Life Connections
BUILDING RESILIENCE: TURNING CHALLENGES INTO SUCCESS
Healthy Lifestyle
Being resilient requires mental and physical energy. In order to have the emotional energy to deal with the challenges that life throws your way, it is important to maintain healthy lifestyle practices for optimal functioning.
Resilience Skill Development
Work/Life Connections
Building Resilience: Turning Challenges Into Success
Resilience Skill Development:
It would be great if everyone was born with a full repertoire of traits and skills for resilience. Since we are not, it is reassuring to know that with practice and training we can learn the behaviors, attitudes and skills necessary to increase our ability to spring back from challenges. There are four skill sets that are particularity helpful: