Wellbeing supports
Mental Health Options Available to You
At DCSD we care for your well-being. Please CLICK HERE to find a catalog of resources to support your mental health today.
Real Solutions for Real Life - DCSD’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
There are times when each of us could use a little extra help or someone to talk to. Our EAP is here to support you.
Try these RELAXATION TECHNIQUES to EASE YOUR TENSION
Compassion Fatigue Support:
- Professional Quality of Life Organization - Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress, Vicarious Traumatization, and Vicarious Transformation
Support Groups:
Food Banks +:
Other Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Suicide Prevention Links/Resources:
Financial Assistance:
Douglas County Human Services (Phone 303-688-4825) is able to provide online services for:
videos/webinars
Reducing Stress & Finding Balance
Recognizing & Coping with Stressful Triggers
Preventing Burnout in the Workplace(podcast)
Filling Your Cup (4 Part Series) - Guidebook
Defining Burnout (20 minutes)
Awareness (20 minutes)
Balance Through Boundaries (20 minutes)
Connection (20 minutes)
Resources for Living Webinars: Use EAP login to register
EAP website to view webinars. Login: douglas county sd. Password: eap
How to handle difficult coworkers
Here are two resources that we hope are valuable for you:
How to have a difficult conversation template to help organize your thoughts
Need more time in your day?
One thing we often hear is that teachers need more time. One strategy that we have found valuable is time blocking. It works! You can find apps for time blocking, but we found this nice little video (including some handy google calendar tips) to help get you started. 12 minute video on Time blocking/Google Calendar
Also, enjoy this article on Escaping the Time Scarcity Trap
5 compelling reasons to take your work breaks
Check out these 5 compelling reasons to take your breaks.
Are you feeling stressed? Changing plans wearing you down? Want support around COVID chaos? We encourage you to contact the School District Employee Well-Being Support Line (call or text), Colorado Spirit of Care for School Employees (from AllHealth Network), our Employee Assistance Program (speak to a mental health professional for free), or Colorado Crisis Support and speak with someone who can listen, support, and walk with you during this unsettling time. All of these services are confidential, free, and available to all of our DCSD employees.