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Knowledge is power—especially when it comes to your well-being. Our blog, updated monthly, is your go-to resource for research, tips, and guidance through the complexities of personal and professional well-being.
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April 1, 2025
Managers’ Guide to Employee Mental Health: How to Offer Support in a Crisis
This blog post is by Racheal Gibbons, MS, LMHC, NCC, CADC, Clinical Program Manager with EFR. Dealing with employees’ mental health isn’t just a concern for HR—it’s something every people...Read More
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July 17, 2024
EAP and Early Intervention: How Managers Can Help Employees Before Performance Slips
You don’t have to be your team’s therapist, but showing you care by guiding a struggling employee to support through their EAP can prevent issues from escalating down the road....Read More
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October 1, 2023
Mastering Motivation: The Science of Staying Driven at Work
We all have a perpetual resident on our to-do list. You may wait until the mood strikes to tackle the pesky task. Motivation, the catalyst for action and achievement, often...Read More
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June 2, 2025
Overcoming Challenges to Seek Help: Men’s Mental Health Awareness
No one can disagree that an individual’s mental well-being is so important. It not only affects how we think and feel, but how we manage stress, how we behave in...Read More
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May 1, 2025
EAP Counseling vs. Therapy: 10 Common Questions
This blog post is by Tammy Hoyman, EFR’s CEO. Curious about how EAP counseling differs from traditional therapy (also referred to as ‘outpatient counseling‘)? Whether you’re feeling stressed, supporting a...Read More
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April 1, 2025
Managers’ Guide to Employee Mental Health: How to Offer Support in a Crisis
This blog post is by Racheal Gibbons, MS, LMHC, NCC, CADC, Clinical Program Manager with EFR. Dealing with employees’ mental health isn’t just a concern for HR—it’s something every people...Read More
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March 25, 2025
Budgeting Basics: A Simple Guide to Taking Control of Your Finances
Blog post written by Scott Nelson, Financial Advisor with Legacy Financial Group. Tax season is here, and along with the deadlines and deductions comes a golden opportunity to reevaluate your...Read More
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March 6, 2025
Spring Cleaning for Your Wellbeing: How Decluttering Creates Room for a More Fulfilling Life
What do clutter, spring cleaning, and mental wellbeing have in common? As the days grow warmer and longer, many of us feel renewed energy to clear out winter’s remnants, organize...Read More
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February 5, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month: Understanding Its Significance and History
Blog post written by Iowa Primary Care Association Each year, February marks the celebration of Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements and contributions of Black Americans...Read More
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January 13, 2025
EAP is a Well-Being Benefit: 10 Ways to Incorporate EAP into Your Wellness Strategy
This blog post is by Johanna Dunlevy, Wellness and Marketing Manager at EFR. The year was 1999. President Clinton’s impeachment trial dominated headlines, the tragic shooting at Columbine High School...Read More
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January 3, 2025
The Cost of Staying the Same
New Year’s resolutions are an invitation to imagine a better life, a better version of you, waiting on the other side of the calendar. But as January fades, the initial...Read More
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October 29, 2024
Political Talk in the Workplace: How to Weigh In or Opt Out
In the aftermath of a contentious presidential election, it’s almost impossible to escape political buzz. The news cycle and social media are dominated by divisive headlines—and the chatter often spills...Read More
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October 17, 2024
Why Emotional Intelligence is Critical for Leaders
Emotions are a powerful force. Neuroscience shows that they deeply influence how you perceive the world, reason, learn, and solve problems. Essentially, how you feel directly shapes your thoughts, which...Read More
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October 1, 2024
EFR: 60 Years Later…
Let’s journey back to where it all began… The year is 1964. Martin Luther King, Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize “for his non-violent struggle for civil rights for the...Read More
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September 1, 2024
The Truth About Alcohol: What Science Says About Safe Drinking Habits
Alcohol is so ingrained in our culture and social norms that we hardly notice how prevalent it is—until we start paying attention. From happy hours with coworkers to wine-and-paint nights,...Read More