Wellness Resources from Shepell.fgi, your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider

Here are some examples of articles available to you:

Squeezing in Your Main Squeeze: Making Time for Your Relationship

Most experts agree that spending quality time with your partner is an essential ingredient for a lasting relationship. But with work, family and a million other things on your plate, finding time is easier said than done. Here are a few easy ways to squeeze in more time for each other. Read More

Later in Life Pregnancy: Expecting at 40

Two blue lines appeared and my world changed forever. Was it possible?  Could I actually be pregnant at 40? The answer—a clear blue resounding “yes”—illuminated before me in the gym washroom. Pam, a communications consultant living in Toronto, Canada, sheds some light on what to expect when you’re expecting at 40. Read More

Alzheimer’s – An Inspirational Journey

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative, progressive type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.

Discovering a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease can be devastating. We explore what it’s like caring for someone with Alzheimer’s by walking a mile in Trish T.’s shoes. Trish’s mom was diagnosed five years ago and has learned a lot since—about the system, the challenges of being a “sandwicher” and how to celebrate the little things. Read More

Retaining Resiliency:  Maintaining Your Inner Strength

A looming financial crisis, job insecurity, strife at home, coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster, overcoming a traumatic childhood; we all face “tests” in life that will challenge our inner strength and ability to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and carry on no matter how trying or terrible the situation. The good news is that resiliency is something you can continually develop and improve on with every curveball that’s thrown your way. Read More

A Weighty Issue: Understanding the Impact of Excess Weight on your Health

In our appearance-obsessed society, we’re always on a quest to shed pounds and be our best. Losing weight isn’t simply about looking better or fitting into your “skinny” jeans. Carrying excess weight is linked to a whole range of dangerous health problems. It also makes your body work harder to do simple, everyday things like breathe, pump blood and move around. If you’re struggling with your weight, you’re not alone. According to a Statistics Canada study, about a quarter of Canadian adults is clinically obese, while in the United States, roughly a third of the population is. Read More

Other topics include:

Teaming to Succeed: Working Better Together

Commuter Calm: Getting to Work without Getting Annoyed

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