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The ExProgram, a smoking cessation program created by the Truth Initiative and the Mayo Clinic, is one that has broadened in the last year to include an anti-vaping program. This new benefit offers evidence-based resources to help e-cigarette users of all ages quit and guide parents of children who …

Find a family member, close friend or a member of the clergy and talk with them about your experience. Don’t carry the burden alone; share it with those who care about you. Experience your feelings as they arise if possible. Make time to cry as you feel the need.  Be gentle on yourself. Put your t…

Information for the Manager and Supervisor  There’s a tendency for everyone affected by a critical incident at the workplace to try to “carry on as usual.” It’s a normal response, but usually not the best one. Companies that make it clear to employees that things “aren’t as usual” are less at risk …

Two more celebrities who seemed to have everything together chose to take their own lives. If those who have “fame and fortune” find life impossible to take, what about those who live lives that are “usual and ordinary”? Every day, there are people around us who struggle with life. It is not always…

Be supportive and understanding. Encourage the person who experienced the loss to accept the grief rather than fight it. Be willing to just be with the person without doing anything extraordinary. Your calmness and clarity can be very reassuring. Encourage the grieving person to express their real…

In the wake of Tuesday’s school shooting in Texas that killed 19 students and two teachers as well as a mass shooting on May 14 at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, it’s important to realize that adults play a significant role in helping children cope after traumatic events.  One of the most impo…

It’s not even 6 a.m. and you’re already in a sour mood. You’re feeling out of sorts, and the day has barely started. Starting the day with a negative attitude happens from time to time, and it’s frustrating. You can’t be a productive, pleasant employee if you’re not feeling your best. So what can y…

Brian Turille Manager, Account & Education Services Brian Turille, MBA, loves being part of a team that’s committed to providing The Meaning of Care. “It’s showing clients compassion and empathy, treating everyone as if they were your family member,” said Turille, manager of account and educa…