No matter where you are on your journey, there are times when a little help can go a long way. That’s where your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help. The EAP offers a variety of resources, tools and services available to you and your household members. When you need assistance, reach out anytime for help. Counseling, self-guided interactive programs to help improve your emotional well-being, and financial coaching are just a few of the services your EAP offers. For assistance, call 800-327-1393 or visit magellanascend.com/.
How to Thrive This Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Christmas on the way, and New Year’s shortly after that, the last couple months of the year can be a busy time for many. While the holiday season can bring a lot of joy and traditions are comforting, we may need to celebrate a new way this year.
Don’t worry though, there are a number of things you can do to make sure your holiday season is filled with nothing but comfort and joy.
Join Magellan’s live interactive webinar How to Thrive This Holiday Season on Wednesday, October 14, at 1:00 p.m., CDT. Learning objectives include:
- Identify why the holidays are more stressful than other times of the year
- Explain coping skills and boundary setting
Space is limited, so register now.
Registration is also available for the November and December EAP webinars.
November
While caring for a family member with a disability or chronic disease can be rewarding, it can also be quite demanding. Caregivers sometimes expend so much time and energy helping others that they neglect their own physical and emotional health. This can lead to caregiver burnout— characterized by physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. It’s vital for caregivers to prioritize self-care, and to reach out for the help they may need.
Wednesday, November 4, 1:00 p.m., CST
Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
Objectives:
- Learn the symptoms of caregiver burnout
- Discuss situations and circumstances which can lead to burnout
- Identify ways to prevent caregiver burnout
December
In this webinar, we will discuss why behavior change is difficult and how habits are formed. We will identify ways to form new habits, how to eliminate bad habits and learn how to manage habit slipping and procrastination. We will also learn methods to track habits for positive behavior change.
Wednesday, December 9, 1:00 p.m., CST
Exploring Habits for Positive Behavior Change
Objectives:
- Discuss why behavior change is difficult and how habits are formed
- Identify ways to form new habits and eliminate bad habits
- Describe how to manage habit slipping and procrastination
- Learn methods to track habits for positive behavior change