The holidays can be both a time of great joy, and include some stress, anxiety and perhaps grief. Between busy schedules and an onslaught of challenging social situations, we may become overwhelmed.
Here's a great article from the Mayo Clinic on Stress, Depression and the Holidays. One major takeaway?
It is OK to say "no" to that one last invitation. Create realistic expectations, then stick to your plan for managing them.
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544 ...
This drive begins Tuesday, November 12 and runs through Tuesday, November 19. Details are in the flyer. ...
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UPCOMING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING:
Date: Monday, November 11, 2019
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Mat-Su Health Foundation, 777 N. Crusey St., Wasilla
Cost: Free due to a fully funded grant via Ak. DEED
Register: Wendi Shackelford @ 907-264-6224 or wendis@alaskachd.org
CEUs: nursing credits are available & National recognized training
Professional Development Credit is available via UAA Pace ...
Join us for the 2019 All Coalitions Meeting, Monday, November 4th from 10am-2pm at Meier Lake Resort, Wasilla!
Coalitions from around the Mat-Su will meet to discuss what's happening, and how to connect and collaborate to continue building a healthy, vibrant community!
RSVP to Stephanie Allen, sallen@unitedwaymatsu.org or 745-5821.Join us for the 2019 All Coalitions Meeting, Monday, November 4th from 10am-2pm at Meier Lake Resort, Wasilla!
Coalitions from around the Mat-Su will meet to discuss what's happening, and how to connect and collaborate to continue building a healthy, vibrant community!
RSVP to Stephanie Allen, sallen@unitedwaymatsu.org or 745-5821. ...
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Just a quick reminder the Alaska Wellness Coalition Monthly Teleconference is scheduled for TODAY, Tuesday, 10/8/2019 11:00a to 12:00 noon!
The phone number to connect is 1-855-506-1445.
One of the items on the agenda is checking in about the Alaska Division of Behavioral Health’s Comprehensive Prevention Grantee meeting on the calendar for October 23 - 25, 2019.
Alaska Wellness Coalition will be presenting a bit about its vision, mission, values, and history along with helping to facilitate some conversations and work at the meeting tied to our work together as coalitions.
It will be good to talk about content and who is willing to help with which parts. Many hands makes light work! ...
ON Training Your Brain For Optimal Performance ...
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September 12th is National Day of Encouragement!
Do you know someone rad? Someone who rocks? Someone really exceptional?
Remind them with some words of encouragement today! ...
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