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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

This time of year has different meanings for everyone and is generally a time to connect with family and friends to celebrate shared beliefs and values. However, holidays can also be a time of increased stress, financial struggles, unmet expectations and challenging family interactions. Most of us have a few skills to help alleviate holiday stress, but do you know when and how to use them? Check out Behavioral Health Partners’ November blog post for a list of skills you may want to use this holiday season.

Does Body Image Affect Your Work?

Does Body Image Affect Your Work?

How an individual perceives his or her body, also known as body image, can have a major impact on overall well-being and work performance. We offer four practical ways to help improve your body image.

Therapy: 101

Therapy: 101

Each of us experiences stress, depression, and anxiety in different ways. For individuals starting therapy, a therapist needs to thoroughly review their history, needs, and goals before determining an optimal treatment model, a few of which are introduced in this blog post.

Emotions:  What do we do with them?

Emotions: What do we do with them?

Managing emotions can be challenging, especially when it feels like they are more intense than usual. Although there are differences in how each one of us experiences emotions, there are some strategies that are generally helpful for everyone. 

5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique for Anxiety

5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique for Anxiety

Anxiety is something most of us have experienced at least once in our life. Public speaking, performance reviews, and new job responsibilities can cause even the calmest person to feel a little stressed. A five-step exercise can help during periods of anxiety or panic. Behavioral Health Partners is brought to you by Well-U, offering eligible individuals mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression.