The holidays are a time when people can demonstrate their gratitude. It has been shown that practicing gratitude can improve health in many ways, including better sleep, greater mental and emotional resilience, and decreased anxiety. Whether writing down the things we are grateful for, or simply going through a mental checklist of them, the mere act of doing it helps improve confidence and outlook on life. Most people want to make the world a better place, and the simple expression of gratitude is a great place to start. The holidays can be difficult, particularly those who’ve lost a loved one, those dealing with a personal illness or the illness of a loved one, and those going through other personal hardships. Whether a family member, friend, coworker, or even a stranger, small expressions of gratitude can go a long way toward changing someone’s outlook.
TELUS Health All Clients Complimentary December Webinars
Critical Thinking
Beyond just memorizing facts or learning from rote, learning to think critically expands a person's ability to problem-solve and see things in a new way. By learning how to ask different kinds of questions, this training will open the floodgates to different ways of viewing concepts. This class will take a look at the origins of critical thinking concepts as well as applications of them in our work and private lives.
When: December 6, 2024 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Holiday Budgeting
People may have our finances under control during the year, but holidays can seriously send spending out of control. This class will help you avoid waking up on January 2, 2025 thinking, "how could I have spent and eaten that much!?" This motivational class teaches a skill set to keep the holidays in balance, financially.
When: December 20, 2024 1:00-1:30 p.m.
The Veterinary Professional Assistance Program (VPAP) offers guidance and assistance with family issues, finding child and adult care, workplace concerns, legal and financial issues, stress, health and wellness, and any other issues that concern veterinary professionals. It also offers personal, confidential guidance, coaching and counseling for all veterinary professionals and their household members.
Services are confidential and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. VPAP services include:
- Flexible options that include counseling sessions — in-person and/or by phone.
- Access to professionals who can assist with issues across disciplines, collaborating to address your concerns and help to efficiently solve your personal and work issues.
- Access to life coaches who can help you reach your personal goals.
- Customized referrals and educational materials with verification of availability and vacancy.
- Mobile app that connects to tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, finances and work.
- Dedicated website offering expert articles, assessments, resource finders, interactive tools, checklists, podcasts and webinars.
Visit
one.telushealth.com to access services, assessment tools, free webinars, and much more from the VPAP.
Use
login: VPAP and
password: resources.
The
Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board (VEB) assumes all costs for this program for veterinary professionals and their household members. If additional assistance is necessary, referrals will take into account your preferences, medical plans and financial circumstances.
This program is confidential, even to the VEB, so do not be concerned that using this service will impact your credential. The VEB will have no knowledge of individual utilization.