FEAP November Resources: Finding Your Footing

Check out these resources for your well-being!

Presented by FEAP

Between changing responsibilities, busy schedules, personal commitments, and an ever-evolving world, uncertainty can sometimes feel like a constant in our lives. While we may not always be able to predict what comes next, we can develop practical skills to navigate change and support our well-being along the way. 

UVA's Faculty and Employee Assistance Program (FEAP) offers resources to help employees manage stress, approach challenges with greater confidence, and prioritize their mental well-being.

Small Strategies for Managing Uncertainty

When life feels unpredictable, even small, intentional actions can make a difference. FEAP encourages exploring approaches that help us remain grounded, including:

• Focus on what you can control. Redirecting energy toward the decisions and actions within your influence can help make overwhelming situations feel more manageable
• Stay connected. Conversations with trusted friends, family members, or colleagues can provide perspective and a sense of connection.
• Set daily intentions. Rather than trying to solve everything at once, identify one manageable goal or action to guide your day.
• Find balance in staying informed. Staying up to date is important, but recognizing when to disconnect from stressful news or social media can help protect your well-being.

For additional guidance, explore FEAP's Maintaining Our Center & Managing Stress in Times of Uncertainty (Revisited) Tip of the Month, which offers practical approaches to coping with life's unknowns.

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Upcoming Webinar: Skillful Change & Transitions

November 17 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Change is inevitable, but navigating it doesn't have to feel overwhelming.

Join UVA Professor Lili Powell for Skillful Change and Transitions, a Hoos Well reward-eligible webinar focused on developing mindfulness-based skills to navigate life's changes and transitions.

Whether you're adjusting to new responsibilities, experiencing personal changes, or simply looking to strengthen your ability to adapt, this session offers an opportunity to build practical skills for moving forward.

Register for the Skillful Change & Transitions Webinar →

Explore FEAP's Mental Well-Being Screenings

Understanding how you're feeling can be an important first step toward supporting your mental health.

FEAP offers confidential, no-cost mental well-being screenings powered by AiBerry, designed to help individuals better understand emotional and mental health concerns.

These science-backed screenings can provide additional insight into experiences such as persistent sadness, feelings of hopelessness, or other thoughts and emotions that may be difficult to understand.

Whether you're checking in with yourself or exploring additional support, these screenings offer another resource for prioritizing your well-being.

Explore AiBerry Well-Being Screenings through the FEAP website →

Discover More Support Through UVA HR

Did you know that UVA Human Resources is launching a campaign to help employees learn more about the services available to them?

FEAP is the first service featured!

The new HR Services campaign highlights resources employees may not realize are available, beginning with FEAP's confidential support services.

Employees can explore the HR Services Hub for informational videos, helpful resources, and additional details about the ways UVA HR supports faculty and staff.

Visit the UVA HR Services Hub to learn more →

Moving Forward, One Day at a Time

Navigating uncertainty doesn't mean having all the answers. Sometimes, it means recognizing what you can influence, finding support when you need it, and approaching each day with a little more intention.

Whether you're interested in developing new coping strategies, participating in an upcoming learning opportunity, or exploring available resources, UVA FEAP is here to support you.

Visit the FEAP Website to explore additional resources, upcoming events, and confidential support services.