Health

Best Care EAP Works to Cultivate Joy in Diffi cult Times via May 12 Webinar

Best Care EAP’s monthly live webinar on May 12 will focus on fi nding ways to cultivate joy amid the signifi cant mental and emotional effects of the pandemic. The free, one-hour webinar begins at 9 a.m. and will explore the best expert-approved strategies for fi nding more joy at work, at home, and in your day-to-day life. The timing for this topic is purposeful, given that so many people are fi nding themselves struggling to fi nd positivity and joy amidst the chaos. In fact, a recent survey from the University of Chicago found that only 14% of Americans say they are “very happy,” down from 31% in 2018 and the lowest it’s been in 50 years! It’s high-time to get reconnected with joy! The content of Best Care EAP program will remind viewers that joy certainly isn’t lost forever. Even during diffi cult times, if we our willing to invest a little effort, we can cultivate joy in surprisingly simple ways. Inviting joy back into our lives not only makes us happier, but research has shown that we actually begin to achieve our goals. Best Care EAP offers emotional and mental health support to your employees, helping them focus on their jobs when problems in their personal lives get too overwhelming. They also offer a number of professional development options, performance coaching, and leadership training to help your organization be the best that it can be. To register for the Cultivating Joy webinar, please email Best Care EAP at EAP@BestCareEAP.org, call (402) 354-8000, or visit Best Care’s website and view upcoming Training & Events under the Services tab.

Register Now to Participate in the Virtual AHA Greater Omaha Heart & Stroke Walk

If you have not yet registered for the American Heart Association (AHA) iconic Greater Omaha Heart & Stroke Walk for 2021, now is the time! With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to keep Americans distanced, AHA has moved the Heart & Stroke Walk to a virtual platform for the second consecutive year—but with an exclusive twist. Presented locally by Union Pacifi c, this year’s participants will be invited to walk the brand new, never-before-seen Lake Cunningham trail, as it will be available to AHA Heart & Stroke Walk participants only for the week of the walk! On Saturday, June 5, Heart & Stroke Walk participants and teams will remain physically apart but together in their efforts to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, encourage physical activity, and raise lifesaving funds for AHA. Get moving at home and around your neighborhoods, follow along with the fun on Facebook (@HeartNebraska), take a walk outside, get the whole family involved with an indoor dance party, try out some new strengthening exercises, create an at-home circuit workout, or do whatever gets you moving for heart health! The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. To register for the virtual Greater Omaha Heart & Stroke Walk, visit www.OmahaHeartWalk.com. Download the Heart Walk mobile app and encourage friends and family to join in via email or social media. On the day of the event, everyone is encouraged to wear their Heart Walk shirts and post pictures and videos to document their activity using #OmahaHeartWalk. Money raised funds research, advocacy, CPR training, and promotion of better health.

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Tee It Up Fore Sight on June 10 at Indian Creek to Support People with Vision Loss

Registration for Outlook Enrichment's June 10 Tee It Up Fore Sight golf tournament is now open. Tee It Up Fore Sight has been called one of the best-run charity golf events in Omaha and is one of the only fundraising tournaments in the area with a dedicated women’s fl ight. The tournament is a four-person scramble with lunch, dinner, and a raffl e at the Indian Creek Golf Course in Elkhorn. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. Paired with Outlook Enrichment's Stanley M. Truhlsen, Jr. Blind Golfer Clinic, this event will give everyone a new perspective on visual impairment. The Stanley Truhlsen, Jr. Memorial Blind Golfer Clinic will kick off the day. Outlook Enrichment partners with adaptive sports specialists and local golf pros to offer visually impaired participants of all ages a day of inclusion through golf instruction. Sponsorships for the clinic are also available. The annual fundraiser supports Outlook Enrichment programs, which help people with vision conditions access adaptive technology training and stay active through a wide range of recreational and cultural activities. Your day of golf creates hope, adventure, and joy for our neighbors living with vision loss and blindness. Register a Tee It Up Fore Sight tournament foursome or sign up to help sponsor the event at outlooken.org or call (531) 365-5051.

Clearwater Counseling Advocates for Mental Health Awareness Month Throughout May

Throughout the month of May, Clearwater Counseling, PC is advocating for Mental Health Awareness Month, an observance intended to bring mental health to the forefront. One in five American adults experience a mental health issue, and one in 25 Americans have lived with a serious mental health illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression. The Clearwater Counseling team understands that mental health is just as important as physical health, and while many factors can attribute to mental health problems—including biological factors, life experiences and even family history—recovery is possible. Treatment varies for mental health problems and a strong support system is critical for those dealing with mental health struggles. Clearwater Counseling works with clients who are struggling with a variety of mental health diagnoses including depression, relationship issues, stress, grief/loss/trauma, addiction and recovery, co-dependency, anxiety and phobias, parenting problems, sexual abuse and incest, physical abuse, and violence, and more. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please don’t be afraid to reach out to others and talk about it. Only together can we raise awareness and end the stigma surrounding mental health. Clearwater Counseling, PC is a private practice offering mental health services to children, adolescents and adults in the Grand Island and Omaha areas. They work to treat mental health diagnoses through personalized and compassionate counseling practices that promote growth, development, and well-being to further enhance quality of life. To learn more about staff, services, or resources, visit clearwatercounselingpc.org. To schedule an appointment or for more information about mental health services, please call (308) 210-8487 or email info@clearwatercounselingne.org.

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