Seeking support is a sign of strength, not a weakness! We all need help from time to time, and different seasons of life can change the kind of support we need. Today, practice being gentle with yourself as you examine any areas of your life where you could benefit from additional support. A supportive community looks like prioritizing your needs to best support yourself, asking for help when you need it, accepting support when offered, and offering your support to others.
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Join the EAP for a self-compassion break. These drop-in guided sessions offer a chance to pause and show yourself more kindness. Self-compassion allows you to practice supporting yourself and can strengthen your emotional resilience. All are welcome! Join us in the Robinson Conference Room at 45 W Gude Dr. Rockville, MD 20850 or from anywhere live on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 897 7493 0006
Passcode: 862418
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Wellbeats provides a premier wellness solution that is flexible to fit busy schedules, offers a variety of content to employees and is free to MCPS staff. Wellbeats has more than 1,200 on-demand classes for all ability levels, including yoga, HIIT, strength training, running and walking, mindfulness and meditation, nutrition and recipes, cycling, circuits, kickboxing, dance, work breaks, stretching and more. New classes are added regularly to the Wellbeats Wellness app.
Here’s how to get started and practice a stretching class today:
Download the Wellbeats app or visit portal.wellbeats.com.
Username: Your MCPS Outlook email address.
Password: MCPS2022.
Click Forgot Password to create an account.
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Body scan guided meditations involve bringing your attention to different parts of the body, from the top of your head to your toes. Listen to this twenty-two-minute compassionate body scan guided meditation from Dr. Kristen Neff. You can also learn more about self-compassion by visiting this website.
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Watch this five-minute YouTube video (subtitles/closed captions available) from The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC) to learn about reflective listening strategies to support your relationships with others.
Consider how to incorporate reflective listening skills when writing, speaking, emailing, signing, or texting.
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).