Resource Articles

When a colleague is impacted by a traumatic event, they can receive emotional support through Peer Support Groups. Work/Life Connections-EAP and VWell share information on how to get involved with Peer Support Groups and get the help you need.

Every single person goes through suffering at some point, but experiences are unique to the individual. Natalie Dodd, LCSW, of Work/Life Connections-EAP shares information to recognize and cope when you feel overwhelmed by strong emotions.

October is a month that has a multitude of meanings. Some love the onset of "spooky season" or the fall weather. Others may feel depression as the days begin to shorten. Natalie Dodd, LCSW, of Work/Life Connections-EAP shares some symptoms to be aware of during Depression Awareness Month.

September is National Wellness Month, where the focus is on self-care, managing stress, and creating healthy routines. Work/Life Connections-EAP counselor Makenzie Parks, LCSW, shares some simple methods to assist you in caring for yourself.

Do your children feel nervous when returning to school, feeling the pressures of the school year? Work/Life Connections counselor Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, gives helpful advice on how to navigate a potentially stressful time in your children's lives.

On August 30, National Grief Awareness Day recognizes that healing from loss isn’t a prescribed course or path. We may eventually move forward but never feel “closure”. When a loved one dies, the void they leave affects everyone differently. Work/Life Connections-EAP offers comfort to VUMC faculty & staff experiencing grief.

Are you or your children feeling overwhelmed with the onset of the school year? Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, ACM-SW of Work/Life Connections-EAP shares ways to ease the return back into the in-school routine.

Anxiety can be protective response to a threat but in its more extreme form, it can also interfere with daily living. Work/Life Connections-EAP shares ways to deal with anxiety when it arises.

Many of us may be experiencing higher levels of anxiety, exhaustion, and depletion lately. Whether our anxiety is related to work, relationships, illness, and/or sociocultural, the process of navigating its cycle is key. Adriana Kipper-Smith, PhD, and Natalie Dodd, LCSW, of Work/Life Connections-EAP share advice on how to practice self-care during times of high emotional stress.

Many folks think mindfulness requires a dedicated meditation practice, but there are many alternatives you can weave into your day to boost your well-being. Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, of Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections-EAP shares some ways to raise your mental resilience that you can do at the workplace.