Resource Articles

While virtual meetings carried us through a global pandemic, but it can feel like a double-edged sword. Work/Life Connections-EAP Manager Jim Kendall, LCSW, CEAP, gives the pros and cons of meeting virtually and tips to improve personal connection through a virtual medium.

Financial stress can feel overwhelming and great affect our mental health. Work/Life Connections-EAP shares ways to increase your knowledge, plan ahead, and reduce anxieties over money.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. There can be hesitation in getting services for mental health, and historically, cultural barriers have kept many from seeking help. Work/Life Connections-EAP shares some history as well as ways to connect with a counselor.

June is PTSD Awareness Month. While we may have an idea of what PTSD is, post-traumatic stress can affect anyone. Work/Life Connections-EAP is here to help if you or a coworker may be experiencing symptoms of PTSD.

​The past several years have been challenging for our mental health. The good news is that there is greater awareness that we all need for regular self-care. Work/Life Connections-EAP shares tips on how to keep mentally healthy.

Burnout and depression are common mental health issues that can feel very similar. Work/Life Connections-EAP manager Jim Kendall, LCSW, CEAP, shares ways to identify these feelings and find ways to achieve better well-being.

The next wave of cicadas may be larger than in previous years. Work/Life Connections-EAP manager Jim Kendall, LCSW, CEAP gives advice on how to cope with their noise-filled visit.

We all deal with stress on a daily basis, whether positive or negative. Often, we think that other people handle stress better than we do, but that is not necessarily true. Work/Life Connections-EAP manager Jim Kendall, LCSW, CEAP, offers reminders to de-stress and be kind to yourself.

We are once again entering an election year. Some may feel invigorated, others may feel overwhelming anxiety. Work/Life Connections-EAP manager Jim Kendall, LCSW, CEAP, gives suggestions on how to stay grounded amid the uncertainty that election years bring.

If you care for someone who becomes seasonally depressed, the winter months can be a trying time. Work/Life Connections-EAP counselor Makenzie Parks, LCSW, gives suggestions on how to cope when someone you love is dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder.