The holiday season is often portrayed as a happy, carefree, and spiritual time filled with gatherings of family and friends, religious activities, celebrations, and as a time to relax and reflect back on the year that is ending. For many individuals, however, this time of [...]
Caregivers which span roles like, nurses, clinicians, educators, first responders, therapists and anyone in between, carry others’ pain daily. That commitment can lead to compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is the emotional/physical depletion from prolonged exposure to suffering. If left untreated, it erodes empathy, strains relationships, and [...]
With Veteran’s Day this month, this month’s mentor article will focus on the hidden battles faced by veterans and the impact it can have on one’s mental health. This article will also touch on supportive services for veterans and how EAP services can help. When [...]
You may notice that the shorter days and colder weather bring a change in your mood or energy level. When sunlight becomes limited, many people experience what’s known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. While it’s common [...]
The issue of problem gambling is not a new issue however since 2018 rates of problem gambling have significantly increased in recent years due to two factors such as, the rapid expansion of legalized online sports betting and the heightened stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
In any workplace, challenges are bound to arise among workers, even in the most professional work environment. It can be either frustration from members of the public, a coworker that is under so much stress or a conversation that gets tense, and things escalate. Sometimes [...]
When children leave home, the quiet can arrive suddenly and with it, a swirl of emotions. What feels “normal” in this season is often a mix of sadness or loss for the day-to-day parenting role, relief from daily pressure, pride in your child’s independence, and [...]
September marks a significant seasonal and emotional shift. September gives way to structure, new schedules, and increased responsibilities spanning various life areas like home, work, and everywhere in between. This is a season full of movement with changes like kids returning to school, offices gearing [...]
Often in life we seek to gain control even over things that are not in our control. This can serve us at times but there comes a point where this need for control can take its toll on us and cause suffering. In this month’s [...]
Vacations are great for relaxation, and they are necessary, but they don’t always address the underlying causes of burnout. Vacations are often expected to be the ultimate time to recharge after feeling stress and burnout. It is also assumed that one will return feeling much more [...]
