Stress Resources
Private: Stress Reactions: When to Get Help
Some reactions are normal and others indicate trouble ahead. If you or someone in your family find prolonged signs of the following behaviors, it may be time to seek assistance.
Unexplained crying or sadness
Suicide threats, either direct …
5 Tips to De-stress This Holiday Season
Welcome to the 2022-2023 Holiday Season! As we transition out of the Pandemic phase of COVID and into the holidays, many of us are starting to experience a whirlwind of dizzying, yet welcomed, demands—social obligations, running errands while bat…
How to Handle Conflict When Tensions Are High About COVID-19
Issues surrounding COVID-19, like mask requirements and vaccinations, have led to a rise in confrontations, from front-line workers with customers, to arguments with friends, family, and neighbors.
A conflict is…
Grieving After a Community Tragedy
Dear friends and community partners,
We are truly saddened by the tragic events that took place on Monday afternoon in Olde Town Arvada. While we have grieved the tragedies that have occurred nearby over the past few months, this one hits espe…
Self-Care: It’s Not Always Bubble Baths (But It Can Be!)
Self-care has become a bit of a buzzword recently with big movements in health and wellness taking over social media. Posts are often associated with skincare routines, face masks, and fresh manicures. While taking care of yourself is always…
How to Handle Travel Stress
Whether you’re traveling near or far, by plane or car, when embarking on a trip you usually have hopes of getting to your travel destination on time and without any issues. However, the reality is usually very different. Traveling can be really s…
6 Ways to Find Calm in the Chaos as We Approach the New Year
Shifting the focus to ourselves during this time of year can help build inner strength when things externally feel out of your control. Here are a few tips on how to focus on your self-care as we approach the New Year.
Set realistic expectatio…
How to Make Stress Your “Friend”
We’ve all been under stress, and we may think – way too much of it! With the holidays approaching, sometimes stress can take over as our major emotion. Do you find yourself thinking “It’s all just too hectic!” Or “I’m stressed…I need a break!”?
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Stressed? Tired of Sitting? Try Desk-Exercise!
It often hits as the mid-afternoon slump. More yawns, more thoughts of nap time, or just the desk blahs.
It prompts lots of people to hustle for the double-C pick-up: Caffeine and Candy. Despite the fact it’s not too healthy, it also doesn’t l…
Managing Holiday Stress, Focus On Gratitude
Throughout the holiday season, gratitude often surfaces as a topic of conversation. But how can it help improve our lives? And if we don’t currently have a practice of gratitude, how do we start?
An overwhelming amount of people (42%, accordin…
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