After a year of setbacks, postponed plans and well — disappointment, you may be looking forward to getting back to the plans you had before the pandemic, but they may come with a price tag. Start planning ahead! Here are some tips on making sure you can afford those big plans. Set goals Make sure
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You set goals and work tirelessly to accomplish them. Despite your best efforts, your goals can still feel out of reach. You might wonder is success worth the exhaustion? Many people skip over a critical component of success – mental and physical rest. Unchecked stress and burnout can be major roadblocks to accomplishing your goals.
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Happy new year! It’s 2021, which means we have officially transitioned online therapy services to BetterHelp. Transition is seamless Employees who currently access the Employee Assistance Program counseling sessions through Talkspace, have until April 30, 2021, to complete those sessions with your current therapist. Once that date has passed, employees will need to register with
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Bilingual Emotional Support Helpline – For all full-time and part-time Staff Florida Blue launched a 24-hour, free emotional support helpline for all Floridians, in partnership with New Directions Behavioral Health. Any Floridian – even if uninsured or insured by another plan – can call 833-848-1762 for support in managing feelings of stress, anxiety, grief or
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Please join us for this free webinar, offered through New Directions Employee Assistance Program, “The Importance of an GLBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace,” on Wednesday, June 24, from noon-1 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. All employees deserve to be treated with respect, and included in the workplace. This is especially true when considering LGBTQ+ individuals. Developing strategies to
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Please find below a list of new on-demand COVID-19 webinars being offered by New Directions Employee Assistance Program. Click here for a brochure about EAP offerings. Download your EAP card. Click the link below to access the on-demand webinar. It is recommended to use Internet Explorer: Resilience During Difficult Times: (17 minutes) Setting up for
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Please join us for this free webinar, offered through New Directions Employee Assistance Program, “Managing the Emotionally Reactive Employee,” on Wednesday, April 15, from noon-1 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. Sometimes an employee may lose it, and managers can be left at a loss on how to handle the situation. Having specific skills for managing the
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Please join us for this free webinar, offered through New Directions Employee Assistance Program, “Strategies to Manage Frustration and Anger,” on Wednesday, April 22, from noon-1 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. Everyone has experienced frustration or anger at some point in their life. While these emotions are natural, sometimes our reactions can be unhealthy or hurtful
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Please join us for this free webinar, offered through New Directions Employee Assistance Program: Taking the High Road, Kindness and Civility, on Wednesday, March 25, from noon-1 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. We all want to come to work and be treated with kindness and respect. A kind workplace leads to reduced stress, increase morale, and
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Please join us for this free webinar, offered through New Directions Employee Assistance Program, “Maintaining Professional Boundaries with Your Employees,” on Wednesday, March 18, from noon-1 p.m. or 3-4 p.m. Is it OK to be friends with your coworkers? Interpersonal relationships naturally form with the same group of coworkers over time. Establishing clear boundaries will
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It’s World Autism Month “I love someone with autism.” You see the stickers, T-shirts and community support. But what you may not always see are the challenges (mixed with the joys!) of caring for someone with autism. Check in with your loved ones impacted by autism and remind them: • You don’t have to do
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February means candy hearts and Cupid’s arrows, but what if your sweetheart is driving you crazy? Whether you’re single, dating or promising forever, all relationships take work. Your Employee Assistance Program can help guide you through things like: •Improving communication with someone you care about •Reducing major stressors like money or raising kids •Balancing work and family
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If you went a little over your holiday budget, you’re not alone. According to Forbes, Americans spend nine times more on retail shopping during December than any other season. For a lot of people, that means incurring debt. But if you manage it right, credit cards and loans can actually work in your favor. Here’s
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