LGBTQI – What Do All the Letters Mean?
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LGBTQI – What Do All the Letters Mean? Chris Purcell, Director of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life, offers insight on LGBTQI meanings and explores the services offered at the K.C. Potter Center in hopes of offering education and encouraging dialogue across the the Vanderbilt University and Medical Center campuses.
Psychological Effects of Recent Violent Events
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Social media and news coverage of shootings, bombings, protests, sexual assaults, and other events has been graphic and intense.
Talking about Mental Health in the Workplace
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By Chad A. Buck, Ph.D.
Financial Literacy Crossword
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Learning about how to establish financial health can be daunting. Vanderbilt Human Resources has a fun way to help you educate yourself on ways to save money and get the most out of your Vanderbilt benefits.
Download this financial literacy crossword and grow your financial knowledge.
Financial Resilience
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Becoming fiscally stable requires income and a skillset to manage your financial resources. 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and 64% of Americans cannot cover an emergency of a thousand dollars without borrowing money. The average person owes nearly a quarter of each paycheck to consumer debts: student loans, credit cards, and car loans. As living expenses rise and debt grows, the need for affordable support for debt reduction and money management is crucial.
Well-Being: More Than Exercise and Vegetables
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We often talk about health and wellness as goals, but the real focus is about our quality of life. We are actually meaning more than wellness; we are seeking “well-being.” Wellness is the absence of illness. While this is a good thing, it doesn't address what it takes to be happy or to enjoy life.
The Perils of Perfectionism
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By Chad A. Buck, Ph.D.
Addressing Cancer: Resources for Employees & Supervisors
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Establishing Effective Personal Boundaries
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By: Chad A. Buck, PhD
The term "boundary" is used often but it is not always understood or properly-executed. A physical boundary is a wall or a barrier between two things. It keeps property separated so it is clear who owns it or with whom it belongs. A psychological boundary is not all that different.
Healthier Ways to Manage Holiday Stress
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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: