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The holidays are often a hectic time and can place a strain on your time, emotions, relationships and ability to perform at your best. Many people feel overwhelmed and turn to overeating, alcohol, or other destructive coping methods.

Our experts can help you find and use healthier ways to cope with stress, anxiety and worry this season and throughout the year. We offer the support, resources, and referrals you need to better balance your work and life and help you regain a sense of control and well-being. The service is FREE and completely confidential.

In this issue, you’ll discover how…

A Licensed Professional Counselor can suggest effective strategies for approaching the underlying stressors that may be triggering harmful behaviors.

A Work/Life Specialist can help you locate the right resources like caregiving services for much needed relief.

The EAP+Work/Life website provides articles, videos and checklists with practical information about time management, effective communication skills, caregiving resources, and much more.

Call for help anytime. 866.799.2691Log on to your website: HealthAdvocate.com/members

Real People, Real Stories

Relief for Emotional EatingA national survey showed that nearly half of Americans (48 percent) reported overeating or eating unhealthy foods to manage stress.

When Lauren realized her stress and poor eating habits were getting out of control, she turned to her EAP Counselor for help.

The Counselor helped her recognize the difference between true hunger versus emotional eating, and the triggers that made her turn to food for comfort. Lauren also learned healthy ways to face difficult emotions.

“My Counselor recommended yoga and it really helps me stay calm when I’m anxious.”

Do you or a loved one turn to food, alcohol, drugs, or another unhealthy habit to ease stress or numb emotional pain? Just call us anytime! We’re here to help.Source: American Psychological Association

Maintain Well-being This Holiday SeasonYour EAP+Work/Life Program Can Help

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Eating Your Way to WellnessLearn how to make healthy eating a habit.

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Communicate Better with Your PartnerWe Can Help Many couples experience a communication breakdown when trying to work out their differences. Our EAP Counselors are experts in helping partners communicate more effectively. We asked one of our Counselors for tips to help overcome common communication blocks. Here are three suggestions:

Take a break when emotions escalate. Heated discussions can quickly turn into a full-blown conflict.

Avoid playing the blame game. Take time to reflect. Try stating, “Next time I think I could...”.

Learn to listen! Are you more interested in getting your views across than stopping to understand your partner’s position on the subject? If so, try pausing, repeating back what you heard, and asking for clarification. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation of your partner’s viewpoint.

No matter what your issue, your EAP Counselor can help you learn productive communication skills to resolve conflicts and strengthen your relationship. Call: 866.799.2691

Struggling to Balance Work and Life? Turn to Us for Support Trying to juggle the demands of work and life can be overwhelming. Having too much to do and not enough time to do it can lead to burnout. Your sleep, moods, relationships and productivity can all suffer.

An EAP Counselor can help you explore options that may help you better balance your time and responsibilities. You’ll also receive guidance in healthy ways to manage feeling overwhelmed such as relaxation exercises.

A Work/Life Specialist can provide referrals for caregiving and other supportive services. And the Work/Life website offers dozens of practical articles on how to reduce the most common stressors.

Find more balance now! Call Us. 866.799.2691

EAP+Work/Life Website SPOTLIGHT:

Time ManagementCheck out articles for practical tips on how to put the things that matter most in your life at the top of your to-do list.

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Health AdvocacyYour Personal Health Advocate can help untangle medical bills, find qualified doctors, locate eldercare services and much more.

EAP+Work/Life ProgramTalk to a Licensed Professional Counselor to learn coping skills. You may be referred to the appropriate professional for in-depth, long-term help.

Use self-search provider databases, get 4,000 updated and authoritative articles, view video clips, attend monthly online seminars and more.

Wellness CoachingYour personal Wellness Coach can help you lose weight, eat better or reach other health goals.

Benefits GatewayBenefits experts can quickly guide you to the benefit you need, including medical, dental and pharmacy.

Just call 866.799.2691

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Log Your Food!Keep Track on Your Wellness WebsiteLogging your food intake on the Wellness website can help you be more mindful of what you consume and see areas for improvement. You can also track your water intake, exercise, weight, sleep, and more! Visit: HealthAdvocate.com/members

Take Advantage of Wellness Coaching As part of your Health Advocate benefit, you have access to your own personal Wellness Coach by phone, email or instant message. Your Coach will guide and motivate you to make better food choices, exercise more and manage our stress.

To sign up for a Coach…

Go to: HealthAdvocate.com/members

• Click on the Wellness icon

• Log on to the Wellness portal

• Choose Wellness Coaching

This Holiday… Maintain, Don’t Gain: Sign Up Today! Join the Maintain, Don’t Gain 10-week online campaign and we’ll help you eat healthy and keep the extra pounds away throughout the holiday season and into the New Year!

Our weekly email and text messages can help you:

• Establish a winter exercise routine

• Incorporate healthy substitutions to your favorite holiday dishes

• Take time to relax during the hectic season

• And more!

The program is FREE and you can always get more help from your Wellness Coach.

Register for the Maintain, Don’t Gain campaign on your Wellness website NOW.

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Worried About Healthcare Issues? Health Advocate Can HelpHealthcare issues can occur any time of year and Health Advocate is always available to help you address them. Whether you’re trying to find medical services, deal with an unexpected medical bill or have another healthcare or insurance-related issue, just call your Personal Health Advocate. Here are just a few ways we can assist you:

Locate doctors including hard–to-reach specialists… and help schedule the earliest appointment

Review and negotiate provider charges on bills… if applicable, we will uncover coding mistakes, and supply any required information to have the bill reprocessed

Research conditions and the latest treatments… and clarify your doctor’s instructions

Assist with senior issues… including answering Medicare questions, researching transportation to appointments, and more

Remember, you, your spouse, parents and parents-in-law are all eligible to use the Health Advocate service. Call anytime!

Your Health Advocate Member Website is Available 24/7Online Health Information on DemandYour Health Advocate member website is packed with important information about your Health Advocate benefit. For example, you can download our “Get Started Guide” to better understand the program, or watch our member video.

You’ll also have access to articles about a variety of health and wellness topics.

To read the articles, just visit the “Health Information” icon on your Health Advocate member website.

To see the articles, go to:

• HealthAdvocate.com/members

• Click on the “Health Information” icon

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