Connection and Community
Social wellbeing thrives when we prioritize connection and community. There's something powerful about feeling connected at work. Building strong relationships takes intention—it requires open communication, genuine presence, and respect. This month, we're exploring practical ways to deepen these essential connections and discover how meaningful relationships strengthen our wellbeing.
Improving relationships at work through improved communication and conflict resolution: Workplace dynamics are complex. We interact with leaders, colleagues and teams across departments, cultures and time zones, often requiring us to adjust how we communicate. With this complexity comes the challenge of miscommunication—but also the opportunity to strengthen how we collaborate and navigate conflict with intention and respect.
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How to build a life of close connections: Close connections matter. Research shows that loneliness and isolation can affect our mental and physical health in significant ways. Discover practical strategies for building a life rich in meaningful relationships and the wellbeing that comes with them.
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Wednesday Wellness Webinars: For VPAP Members
The VPAP hosts 6-8 wellness webinars over the lunch hours on Wednesdays throughout the year, If you have topics you are interested in learning more about, let us know: DATCPVeterinaryProfessionalAssistanceProgram@wisconsin.gov
Earn one (1) hour nonscientific CE for attending the VPAP members only webinars
Upcoming VPAP Exclusive Wednesday Wellness Webinars:
Creating a culture of support: Suicide prevention in the workplace
September 23, 2026
12 - 1:00 p.m.
Recover From Compassion Fatigue
October 28, 2026
12 - 1:00 p.m.
Unlocking the Secret to Financial Well-being
November 18, 2026
12 – 1:00 p.m.
Have you taken your Total Wellbeing Assessment on the TELUS Health One Platform?
The Total Wellbeing Assessment is a simple set of questionnaires based on the four pillars of total wellbeing: financial, social, physical, and mental. The start of a new year is a great time to assess and create new goals for the year ahead in the four pillars of total wellness.
Health and Wellness Coaching
TELUS Health has introduced a fantastic new service, Health and Wellness Coaching! This benefit offers you the support you need to kick start the new year! Through individualized support from a qualified health coach, you'll learn practical skills and increase your chances of success and the likelihood of long-term maintenance.
Learn more about the five health and wellness coaching modules today!
TELUS Health All Clients Complimentary Webinars
Available at TELUS Health One within the first two weeks of the month. To access all upcoming complimentary TELUS Health learnings, visit the 2026 Wellbeing Calendar.
TELUS Health VPAP Orientation
Are you a new credential holder in Wisconsin or new to the Veterinary Professional Assistance Program (VPAP)? This short VPAP orientation video will guide you through accessing VPAP benefits. As a Wisconsin licensed veterinarian or certified veterinarian technician, learn how to make the most of the VPAP benefits for you and your immediate family.
Access the Orientation Video
Access the Orientation Video Transcript
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.
