The BHS Focus is a monthly e-newsletter delivered to your inbox that can be used to promote your program. The electronic newsletter provides resources related to a monthly well-being theme. These include articles and information on the featured Café Series webinar on a variety of well-being and skill-building topics. Below are PDF versions of the articles and a flyer on the featured webinar to share with your participants.
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Staying Healthy as You Age
Preparing to age healthy starts at a young age. The recent view on aging has become “it’s a matter of mind,” and it’s all about how you feel! With longevity, we are seeing more chronic diseases and conditions. Naturally, genetic makeup plays a part in the aging process, too. However, adopting healthy habits and behaviors will contribute to a productive and meaningful life as you age. Learn how perception, nutrition, and lifestyle play key roles in healthy aging. The goal is to enjoy the golden years, and you can start here when you participate in this session.
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Better Choices for a Healthier Lifestyle
Less Is More: How to Simplify Your Life (for Managers)
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Painless Estate Planning
Less than half of Americans have a will, but everyone needs one. Join us to learn the simple steps you need to take to create a basic estate plan. We will cover the few basic documents that can save you and your family loads of aggravation and unnecessary expense.
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Powers of Attorney: Why They Matter and How They Work
Easy Ways to Organize Your Workspace (for Managers)
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Bullying Awareness and Effective Response
This training will cover three key areas: Bring awareness of bullying in both the workplace and schools through identifying the signs and behavior, discussing the negative impact and effects, and introducing strategies & steps to combat and prevent bullying. We will discuss the characteristics of bullies, typical characteristics of targets, characteristics and responsibilities of bystanders, recognizing the signs of a child who has been bullied, the kinds and motivations of bullying, and how to prevent bullying.
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Bullying in the Workplace
Try ‘Microbreaks’ for a Real Workday Boost (for Managers)
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HELPING YOU AND YOUR CHILD ADJUST TO DIVORCE
It’s no surprise that the breakup of your marriage is tough on your child, no matter their age. Supporting them as they react to your divorce while also managing your own feelings can be challenging. In this session, we will learn how to lend comfort – not confusion – to an already difficult situation and at the same time, help you manage your own feelings and anxiety. We will discuss how to adjust new living situations and effectively communicate with your ex-partner. The concrete tools, strategies, and supportive resources you’ll gain during this session will help you and your child thrive throughout the divorce process and beyond.
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HELPING KIDS COPE WITH DIVORCE
COPING WITH BURNOUT (for Managers)
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LIVING WITH LOSS ONE DAY AT A TIME, AT HOME AND AT WORK
This training will cover three key areas: Bring awareness of bullying in both the workplace and schools through identifying the signs and behavior, discussing the negative impact and effects, and introducing strategies & steps to combat and prevent bullying. We will discuss the characteristics of bullies, typical characteristics of targets, characteristics and responsibilities of bystanders, recognizing the signs of a child who has been bullied, the kinds and motivations of bullying, and how to prevent bullying.
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NAVIGATING LOSS
HELPING EMPLOYEES OF THE SANDWICH GENERATION (for Managers)
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PROCRASTINATION: GETTING & STAYING MOTIVATED
Everyone procrastinates. Sometimes, a little procrastination is fine – normal, even. But sometimes we get stuck. How do we get unstuck? This seminar will discuss ways to recognize our own patterns. Procrastination doesn’t have to be a chronic problem. We’ll discuss the causes and solutions to our patterns and ways to get motivated!
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KEYS TO OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STAFF (for Managers)
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HOUSEHOLD AND INDIVIDUAL BUDGETING
This webinar will help enlighten & clarify how we manage our money and budget daily or annually. We will review key principles, the importance of living within our means, the value of a budget and to creating a safety & security account. In this session, we will explore beliefs & misperceptions, the simple money principle, and ways to manage and improve cash on hand.
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MIND OVER MONEY: CREATING A SPENDING PLAN YOU CAN STICK TO
BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE (for Managers)
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DID YOU HEAR ME? ACTIVE LISTENING AS A KEY TO SUCCESS
You know the feeling – someone is talking to you, and you’re already formulating what you will say in response. Or perhaps you heard their words but not the deeper meaning behind them. Miscommunication can lead to many problems and is one of the biggest challenges in relationships. During this fun and fast-paced session, we’ll provide some tweaks and tips for active listening that will help you thrive at work and in your personal life.
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KEYS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE IN DIFFICULT SITUATION (for Managers)
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PUTTING OUT THE FIRE: PREVENTING AND MANAGING BURNOUT
Contemporary professional demands not only cause stress but also chronic stress. Stress contributes to the development of myriad physical and mental health conditions, including (but not limited to) hypertension, diabetes, depression, and anxiety. Research suggests that up to two-thirds of American employees experience some degree of burnout. Burnout impacts productivity, morale, and the financial bottom line due to the health-related costs of burnout.
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REDUCING WORKPLACE STRESS
HOW TO BE A GOOD LISTENER (for Managers)
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INVESTING 101
Do you want to invest but don’t know where to get started? This webinar will help you to understand what investing is, what it means, and how the “miracle” of compounding works. It will also cover some of the building blocks of investing and provide some insights into techniques with the goal of helping you think about which investing strategies are right for you.
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SIX BURNING INVESTMENT QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION (for Managers)
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PRACTICING GRATITUDE TO BOOST YOUR HAPPINESS
Gratitude is the extremely powerful quality of being thankful that can change your life for the better. If you’re looking to bring more happiness into your life, then practicing gratitude is your answer. Gratitude opens your heart and your mind allowing you to feel more present, generous, thankful, empathetic, kind, patient, positive and more aware of the beauty that surrounds you.
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PRACTICING GRATITUDE IN EVERYDAY LIFE
HOW TO GIVE FEEDBACK (for Managers)
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STRATEGIES FOR STRESS RELIEF
Everyone is stressed. The responsibilities of modern living can be overwhelming. But is it really possible to learn techniques and strategies to manage and relieve stress? Yes! In this seminar, we will talk about the symptoms of stress, how they manifest in day-to-day life and ways to effectively manage stress. The goal of this seminar is to help every participant develop willingness to employ at least one new strategy towards feeling less stressed.
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HOW TO BEAT SERIOUS STRESS
HOW TO BEAT SERIOUS STRESS (for Managers)