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Connection
Connection
Research continues to show that supportive relationships play a significant role in our resilience and positive mental health. Spend time today nurturing the relationships in your life or getting to know someone better. Allow time to connect with others in meaningful ways for you.
12:00–12:30 p.m.
LIVE: Mindfulness Drop-In Session
LIVE: Mindfulness Drop-In Session
Take a mindful break in your workweek with the MCPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This drop-in guided session offers a chance to connect with colleagues to pause and reset before returning to your day. Mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve focus, and promote greater well-being. All are welcome! Join us from anywhere live on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 845 6042 9519
Passcode: 726426
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Recorded: Cultivating Gratitude Webinar & Mindful Gratitude Meditation
Recorded: Cultivating Gratitude Webinar & Mindful Gratitude Meditation
Explore how the practice of gratitude can support your well-being and workplace climate in this On-Demand Webinar from the MCPS EAP. Closed captioning is available on the recording.
Practicing gratitude is one way to be present and acknowledge what you appreciate in your life. You can listen to this seven-minute guided meditation on gratitude.
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Independent Practice: Connection Before Content
Independent Practice: Connection Before Content
During meetings today and this week, spend at least five minutes connecting before moving on to content. This may feel challenging; after all, there is so much to do and so little time! And yet, the value of making time for meaningful connection is important and contributes to psychologically safe workplaces. Consider some of the connection prompts:
What is a recent small moment of joy in your life?
Who do you feel grateful for today?
What are you looking forward to?
Anytime!
Independent Practice: Social Connection Reflection
Independent Practice: Social Connection Reflection
Consider the following reflection prompts to nurture meaning today:
When did I feel most supported by colleagues or community this week?
What small moment or moments allowed me to feel connected today?
What have I done to offer encouragement or presence to someone else?
Anytime!
Independent Practice: 2 x 10–Intentional Moments of Connection
Independent Practice: 2 x 10–Intentional Moments of Connection
Set a small challenge with yourself: Over 10 consecutive days, initiate 10 unique 2-minute conversations to build trust and rapport with your colleagues. This exercise can also be used in your work with students.
Benefits of this practice:
builds a foundation of belonging
opens the door to future collaboration
Important note: Information on this page is for general information purposes only, for adults, and is not intended to replace the counsel or advice of a qualified health professional.
For further questions or help with specific problems or personal concerns, please contact the MCPS Employee Assistance Program. Call 240-740-6500 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. year-round).
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