“Early intervention can significantly reduce the risk of long-term emotional and psychological distress.” Stress reactions to critical incidents—such as accidents, violence, or the loss of a colleague—can be unpredictable. These events may overwhelm employees, causing psychological distress and potentially impacting their work performance. It’s essential to understand what constitutes a critical incident, recognize key stress…[ Read the full article ]
Acronyms are used in many of our professions. However, EAP or Employee Assistance Programs are used across many employers, and the definition may vary depending on where the EAP is functioning and what standards are being applied (Masi, 2011). To understand where we are with the modern EAP programs, it is important to share a…[ Read the full article ]
The New Year celebrations have come and gone. Studies have shown that 88% of people fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions within the first two weeks of January (Barnes, 2024). We all tend to set great expectations for ourselves in the new year, often with the mantra, “New Year, New me.” However, every day…[ Read the full article ]
We have begun a series of articles regarding the wide spectrum of ages in the workforce. With the possibility of five generations working together comes diversity and challenges requiring understanding and appreciation of what each generation may bring to the table. Understanding the values and what motivates each generation helps bring success to the company…[ Read the full article ]
Greetings! I am Rachel Kohlman and I am ecstatic to join Wholeness Healing as the part-time EAP Administrator. With over 23 years in the first responder field and roots based in the field of agriculture, I have seen the role of EAP services be vitally important for connecting services when needed for any population. Being…[ Read the full article ]
In our last newsletter edition, we began discussing the reality of people living longer, thus changing the landscape of the workforce picture. Presently, there is the possibility of working with up to five different generations. This multi-generational reality brings diversity to the workforce. It also brings more need to understand each other from a perspective…[ Read the full article ]
By Trisha Watson “Self-care is essential in managing prolonged stress. Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep, and engaging in relaxation techniques such as meditation or deep breathing exercises can help maintain overall well-being.” (American Psychological Association, 2013) Prolonged stress, also known as chronic stress, can have serious consequences on your body. When…[ Read the full article ]
In 2018, I wrote and published a series of articles relating to working with multigenerational workforces, the differences in these generations and how to bridge those differences. This seems as relevant now as it did five years ago. We will republish this series in the coming newsletter editions. The first of the series is this…[ Read the full article ]
“Remote working has certainly become part of the reality of many businesses. Bringing a sense of belonging to all requires expanding our toolbox in how to connect. It means taking the time and effort to bring our kers into [. . .] interaction.” A sense of belonging is a shared feeling that permeates a company’s…[ Read the full article ]
“Building a culture of kindness, service, and gratitude is beneficial and essential for any company seeking sustainable success.” The adages “one good act deserves another” and “one kind act will always create another” aren’t just sayings; they’re backed by behavioral science. Numerous studies have demonstrated that acts of kindness trigger a ripple effect, where recipients…[ Read the full article ]