What you need to know
We're all in this together. Our collective wellbeing has been tested this year by a pandemic, natural disasters, and civil unrest. If you're feeling isolated, overwhelmed, stressed, or simply just not yourself, you are not alone.
Your wellbeing matters, so please join us for one or more free, 30-minute webinars during the upcoming weeks. The sessions will be hosted beginning September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, and closing just prior to World Mental Health Day on October 10. All employees and their family members are welcome to attend.
Over the course of the webinar series, mental health and wellbeing professionals will present information, resources, and suggestions on how you can improve your physical and emotional health, build your resilience, better manage your stress, and maintain your wellbeing while caring for others. Check the listing below for the webinar series topics and registration links.
In addition to this webinar series, Cigna offers free mindfulness and stress management podcasts and other on-demand wellness webcasts to help you and your family members get through these challenging times.
Now, more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves and each other. If you or someone you know needs help, make a connection with a colleague, friend, or family member, or you can call the Employee Assistance Program at 800-591-9339 at any time, from anywhere.
Webinar Schedule
To attend the webinar(s), click on the webinar link and open the downloaded calendar invitation. Select “Save & Close" to add the webinar to your calendar. Each webinar is 30 minutes.
| Webinar Series Topics | Date & Time | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide Awareness | Sept. 10 Noon ET |
World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10. Learn more about this critical topic and tools you can use to help someone who may be struggling, or possibly considering suicide. |
| Orientation to the EAP | Sept. 14 3 p.m. ET |
Find out more about your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit and how it can help with a range of work/life concerns to make life easier for you and your household members. |
| Managers Guide to the EAP | Sept. 16 Noon ET |
Explore the many benefits the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers to help with a wide range of work/life concerns to support you as both a manager and an employee. |
| Work @ Home: Keys to Success | Sept. 18 3 p.m. ET |
Transitioning suddenly to a work-at-home arrangement means a new and different daily work experience. Navigate these challenges and explore how to stay focused, motivated, and connected to your team. |
| Blueprint for Emotional Wellness | Sept. 21 Noon ET |
Life is not going according to plan these days. This webinar will challenge us to shift our focus from the stressors coming at us, to the strengths that are within us to tap our inner wisdom. |
| Caring for the Caregiver | Sept. 23 3 p.m. ET |
Caring for a loved one can bring unexpected joys, but also challenges that can feel overwhelming at times. Get ideas for managing the stress and emotions of caregiving, while prioritizing self-care and asking for help when you need it. |
| Make the Choice to Be Healthy | Sept. 25 Noon ET |
Getting and staying healthy requires making good choices every day about nutrition, exercise, and personal connections. Get motivated to start building a healthy lifestyle today! |
| Mental Health: Let's Talk About It |
Sept. 28 3 p.m. ET |
It can be hard to talk about mental health. In this webinar, we dispel some mental health myths and misconceptions, and look at obstacles to getting treatment and how to overcome them. |
| Staying Active | Sept. 30 Noon ET |
Exercise is important, but do you know why? Learn more about the physical and emotional benefits of being active, and how to overcome common excuses that keep us from exercising. |
| Finding Your Resilience | Oct. 2 Noon ET |
Some people know how to bounce back better and faster. What's their secret? Join us to explore resilience – what it is and how you can increase your ability to tap into your own. |
| Under Pressure: Managing Workplace Stress |
Oct. 5 3 p.m. ET |
In today's working world, stress is on the rise. Learn how to effectively manage this stress by recognizing its causes, then tapping your resilience to respond in healthy and proactive ways. |
| Work and Personal Life: The Balancing Act |
Oct. 7 Noon ET |
You've got family, friends, and a demanding job, and they all want your time. Get away from unrealistic expectations about work/life balance, and explore strategies to fit your life's pieces together in a way that works for you. |
| Mental Health: You Can Make a Difference |
Oct. 9 3 p.m. ET |
Mental health is a challenging topic in the workplace. Overcome the stigma and learn simple, valuable ways you can connect, offer support, and make a difference for a coworker who is struggling. |