Posts Tagged ‘stress’
Commentary: Taking Care of Yourself When Your Job Involves Taking Care of Others
State Launches Washington Listens Hotline to Support People Affected by Stress of COVID-19
The program includes a phone line to speak with support specialists and connect to community resources Release date: July 6, 2020 Release Number: FEMA R10 COVID-19 NR-003 From FEMA and the Washington State Joint Information Center on COVID-19 Response: OLYMPIA–In response to COVID-19, Washington has launched Washington Listens, a support program and phone line to…
Staying at Home and its Impact on Your Mental Health
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Washington State Employee Assistance Program’s April 2020 Newsletter Is Staying Home Putting Your Safety or Mental Health at Risk? Social distancing, working from home, self-quarantining, sheltering in place…we are all implementing some combination of these COVID-19 responses to keep ourselves, our families, and our communities safe. But…
Tips to Keep the Holidays Stress Free
Editor’s Note: this article first appeared on the Washington State Department of Corrections’ intranet. The holidays are in full swing. That means extra guests, menu planning, events and managing budgets. Here are some tips on how to manage stress during the festivities. Tips for Dealing With Holiday Stress Make Your Well Being a Priority If you don’t take…