Emotions and Quicksand: Lessons from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Sitting with Difficult Feelings

Sitting with difficult emotions can be challenging. Check out Behavioral Health Partners’ December blog post for tips on how to sit with these emotions and let them pass.

Coping with ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’

The term ‘empty-nest syndrome’ describes some of the struggles that some parent’s experience after their children have left the home. This could be feelings of loss, depression, loneliness, identity crisis, or other emotional distress. Check out BHP’s October blog post for tips on coping with empty nest syndrome. 

Sexual Assault: Awareness, Prevention, and Resources

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Sexual violence can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic background, or socioeconomic status.  Check out Behavioral Health Partners’ April blog post to learn signs of abuse from an intimate partner, strategies for prevention, and ways to respond to sexual abuse.

Beating the ‘Blah’ of Winter

Many people struggle with their mood throughout the winter, especially after the excitement of the holidays. You may feel down and think that there isn’t much to look forward to. By February, it seems that many of us are tired of the cold and snow and are longing for the heat and sun of the warmer months. If you believe you may be experiencing the "winter blues", check out Behavioral Health Partners’ February blog post for ideas to help you cope. Behavioral Health Partners is brought to you by Well-U, offering eligible individuals mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

This time of year has different meanings for everyone and is generally a time to connect with family and friends to celebrate shared beliefs and values. However, holidays can also be a time of increased stress, financial struggles, unmet expectations and challenging family interactions. Most of us have a few skills to help alleviate holiday stress, but do you know when and how to use them? Check out Behavioral Health Partners’ November blog post for a list of skills you may want to use this holiday season.