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Respect is an abstract concept that many struggle to translate in tangible, concrete actions. Because it is such an important indicator of feeling...
September 20th, 2024
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Employees and their families are invited to join us for a FREE event as we celebrate Riverside’s 60th
When: Saturday, October 5th from 1...
May 22nd, 2024
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A Guide to Manage Tough Times
Focus on Future GoalsWhen the present is painful, it’s okay to shift your focus to future goals that help you fe...
May 3rd, 2024
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Reminder from December about what Well in Mind is and where the Lavender Room is located.
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April 21st, 2024
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Here are 5 Quick Tips to Boost your Mental Health this Spring!
April 12th, 2024
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Here are reminders for small and big ways to overcome burnout!
March 22nd, 2024
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A re-cap of Well in Mind, your in-house Employee Assistance Program, and ways that it can benefit you and your household!
March 1st, 2024
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Positive Psychology is a therapeutic framework that can help us go from surviving to thriving. Here are 5 evidenced-based tips to help you experie...
February 15th, 2024
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Show yourself some love this month by completing Well in Mind Self-Care Bingo!
January 18th, 2024
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Setting goals, and the time aside to complete them, is not always enough! We often have to protect our time and resources to reach our goals throu...
January 7th, 2024
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How to Tend to Your Goals: It can be easy to throw all our goals out after a day, week, or month of struggling to meet them or experiencing setbac...
December 28th, 2023
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7 Goal Setting Tips to help you start off the year with clarity, consistency, and cause to celebrate!
December 21st, 2023
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5 Apps for Managing Holiday Stress
November 22nd, 2023
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How to Balance Grief and Joy During the Holidays
November 17th, 2023
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10 Ways to Manage Holiday Stress
October 19th, 2023
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Whether an employee or a patient, there are tools and skills to develop to Increase the change of verbally de-escalating a situation.
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October 12th, 2023
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How to Stop Stress In It’s Tracks
October 6th, 2023
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Keeping a professional attitude can be a challenge, especially when a disruptive person is invested in lashing out or arguing rather than resolvin...
September 22nd, 2023
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How to support someone in a crisis:
Know the Warning Signs
Looking sad or down
Spacy, forgetful, easily distracted
Overly apologetic
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September 8th, 2023
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Last week you took the self-care assessment, and now it’s time to make a self-care plan! Why does a self-care plan matter? Customizing a sel...
September 1st, 2023
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September is Self-Care Awareness Month! In order to engage in self-care or understand the impact it has on our mental, emotional, physical well-be...
August 25th, 2023
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3 Strategies to Minimize Workday Stress
August 18th, 2023
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10 Things to do at RMC to Recharge
August 10th, 2023
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Check out this week’s tip – P.A.C.E. Yourself- A Framework for Self-Care
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August 3rd, 2023
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Summer is a great time to think about self-care. With long sunny days and warmer weather, there are more opportunities than ever to switch up your...
July 28th, 2023
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How time in nature can help improve your mood
June 15th, 2023
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June is PTSD Awareness Month!
What Are the Symptoms of PTSD?
PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but they may not ap...
June 2nd, 2023
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June is PTSD Awareness Month!PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnes...
May 12th, 2023
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Tips for How to Make an Effective Apology
May 5th, 2023
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5 Questions to check in about where your mental health is at:1: How quickly am I able to bounce back from difficult situations?
2: How quickly ...
April 26th, 2023
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Education
Join Well in Mind for the May Lunch & Learn for Mental Health Awareness Month
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April 21st, 2023
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Self-Care doesn’t need to take a long time! Sometimes when we have 10-20 minutes of unexpected free time we can spend that time trying to fi...
April 15th, 2023
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Let’s play self-care bingo!
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April 7th, 2023
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5 Questions To Ask When You’re Feeling Stressed
February 24th, 2023
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6 Things to Know about Well In Mind
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December 1st, 2022
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Ways to Create Structure When Life is Constantly Changing
Create quiet time: agree on times at home where everyone will find space alone to en...
November 29th, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
The Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed in order to keep our patie...
November 25th, 2022
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons —most often starting in the fall and continui...
November 18th, 2022
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Managing Holiday Stress
Acknowledge your feelings: recognize any sadness, grief, loneliness, or anxiety that might be present.
Reach out: i...
November 11th, 2022
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Why you need a Self-Care Plan:
Customizing a self-care plan is a preventative measure
Having a plan takes the guesswork out of what to do i...
November 4th, 2022
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One of the body’s reactions to fear and anxiety is muscle tension. This can result in feeling “tense”, or can lead to muscle aches and pains, as w...
October 28th, 2022
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Stigma surrounding mental health and well-being is the biggest obstacle to people receiving the care they need. Read these 3 tips about reducing s...
October 7th, 2022
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7 Ways to Cultivate Intrinsic Motivation
Rethink Reward. Science has proven that for simple, mechanistic tasks, rewards incentivize us to perfo...
October 6th, 2022
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The Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed in order to keep our patie...
October 5th, 2022
Community
Stop by for a sweet treat from a local woman-owned business and information on breast cancer screening on the dates/times/locations below!
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September 30th, 2022
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Coping with Chronic Stress
The past two years we were thrown right into fight, flight, or freeze mode. There was tremendous fear and uncertaint...
September 23rd, 2022
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6 Coping Strategies to Ease Anxiety
New research published in American Psychologist identifies a handful of coping strategies associated with p...
September 20th, 2022
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The Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed in order to keep our patie...
September 16th, 2022
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WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF A BIT DYSREGULATED OR OVERWHELMED, A FEW OF THESE SIMPLE INTERVENTIONS CAN HELP. ASKING YOURSELF, “AM I HUNGRY, ANGRY, ANXI...
September 8th, 2022
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WELL In Mind Weekly Minute: How to manage the very difficult
Even during “normal” times, many of us feel we aren’t fulfilling our spouse, paren...
September 2nd, 2022
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Self-care is better done in small bits every day! Check out our wellness calendar for the month to practice taking care of yourself physically, me...
August 26th, 2022
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Communication is a major aspect of a healthy team environment, work satisfaction, and building and maintaining work relationships. Stress can quic...
August 25th, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
The Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed in order to keep our patie...
August 19th, 2022
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10 Things to Do at RMCto Recharge
Walk/Sit by the River. It is beautiful, peaceful, and often quiet with minimal to no traffic. Take 10 minutes...
August 11th, 2022
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6 Simple Steps for Building a Culture of Compassion
1) Microcompassions
These are actions we can take every day, every moment. Microcompassi...
August 5th, 2022
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Permission: While healthcare providers are consistently advocating that their patients take time out to prioritize their health and well-being, we...
July 22nd, 2022
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Modeled after 911, the new three-digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is designed to be a memorable and quick number that connects people who a...
July 14th, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
The Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed in order to keep our patie...
July 8th, 2022
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How to Take a Mindful Hike/Walk
Stop Before You Start
We rarely pause between activities. As a result, we can carry the stress and tension o...
June 30th, 2022
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How Time in Nature can Nourish Well-Being
From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has bee...
June 24th, 2022
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June is PTSD Awareness Month!
Below is a curated list of resources for those living with or supporting someone else living with PTSD
Local O...
June 17th, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
The Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed in order to keep our patie...
June 17th, 2022
Well In Mind
June is PTSD Awareness Month!
Will People with PTSD Get Better?
After a traumatic event, it’s normal to think, act, and feel different...
June 10th, 2022
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June is PTSD Awareness Month!
What Are the Symptoms of PTSD?
PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but they may not a...
June 3rd, 2022
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June is PTSD Awareness Month!
Veterans, first responders and healthcare workers face traumatic events every day as part of their profession. Th...
May 27th, 2022
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Below is a curated list of mental health resources, personally selected by your Well In Mind EAP team to ...
May 13th, 2022
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Help for When You Feel Unappreciated at Work:
Make time for 1:1 Meetings: Managers are busy, and often it’s a time crunch that gets in th...
April 29th, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
The Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed in order to keep our patie...
April 29th, 2022
Well In Mind
A Guide to Manage Tough Times
Focus on Future GoalsWhen the present is painful, it’s okay to shift your focus to future goals that help you fee...
April 22nd, 2022
Well In Mind
Stress is any demand/ pressure that causes you to change from a state of balance. It is a perception that the demands being placed outweigh ...
April 21st, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
The Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed in order to keep our patie...
April 14th, 2022
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Peaceful Transition Ritual: Letting go of stress at the end of the day
You are likely more overloaded at work now than ever before, and with ch...
April 8th, 2022
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Four Affirmations for Stress Relief
Mantra #1: With every breath, I feel myself relaxing.
How to use: Say as you inhale, and then exhale, vi...
March 25th, 2022
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Recovering from Self-Harm
A lot of people who self-harm do so because they are dealing with painful emotions. If this applies to you, hi—we bel...
March 24th, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
The Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed in order to keep our patie...
March 11th, 2022
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Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. When people experience depression and anxiety, they may engage...
March 4th, 2022
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7 Tips For Thoughtfully Dealing With Grief In The Workplace
You may have had a loss and are having a hard time communicating your bereavement n...
February 25th, 2022
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Mind Your Steps- A Walking Meditation
“The art of walking meditation is to learn to be aware as you walk, to use the natural movement of walkin...
February 24th, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
Happy Heart Month! The Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed in orde...
February 18th, 2022
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How to Leave Your Worries Behind
Approximately 2 in 5 people say they worry every day. The average adult spends about 1 hour and 50 minut...
February 11th, 2022
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How to Eat for Optimal Mental Health
Research shows that in people who experience depression, those who ate less junk food and more fruit, vege...
February 4th, 2022
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10 Ways to Practice Savoring
Capitalizing: Share your good feelings with others.Pictures: Take a real or mental picture of a good moment to rem...
January 30th, 2022
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Five Meditation Tips for Beginners
Have warm feelings towards yourself: aka self-compassion. Be generous and caring towards yourself!Prepare yo...
January 30th, 2022
Attitude of Gratitude
As we enter the New Year, the Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displayed ...
January 21st, 2022
Well In Mind
See Stress as an Opportunity
Stress is less about what happens to you and more about how you take it. Learn a new point of view:
See y...
January 10th, 2022
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Boundaries
Setting clear-cut boundaries and communicating them shows respect for yourself as well as others. If it helps, write down what&...
January 3rd, 2022
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Recovery Time
Set aside a few minutes of recovery time after a challenging moment.
Instead of returning immediately to your next patie...
December 22nd, 2021
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Gratitude Practice and Hand Washing
When you’re washing your hands, take 20 seconds to think of three things you are grateful for.
This will...
December 21st, 2021
Attitude of Gratitude
As we enter the winter season, the Riverside Leadership team wants to express their gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff has displ...
December 16th, 2021
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Conscious Breathing
When you receive a notification that causes stress, pause and focus on inhaling for five seconds and exhaling for five seco...
December 10th, 2021
Well In Mind
Set your holidays up for success with some intentional advance planning! Use this guide to make sure you’re focusing on the aspects of the h...
November 29th, 2021
Well In Mind
Pause & Choose a New Mindset
If you catch yourself saying you’re unable to practice self-care, pause and choose a new mindset. There’s noth...
November 19th, 2021
Well In Mind
Cook a Meal & Sit Down to Eat it Without Electronics
According to recent research focused on culinary therapy, here are some of t...
November 15th, 2021
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Know Who You Want to Be and What You Want to Do
Focus hard on your goals. You’d be surprised of how attainable they are!
Well In Mind is her...
March 8th, 2021
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Recently, the National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/National Nurses United (NNU)* has targeted RMC nurses for organizing. And, while we resp...
December 11th, 2020
Well In Mind
Think about how you would feel most comfortable celebrating, write down all of the options, and then talked to loved ones.Stretch the holiday over...
December 4th, 2020
Well In Mind
On Being, with Krista Tippett: Discussions of spiritual inquiry, social healing, politics, and connection in relationships with different guest sp...
November 27th, 2020
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Be Good to Yourself: Taking time to do things that will enhance your self-esteem or give you a good dose of fun will not only take your focus off ...
November 20th, 2020
Well In Mind
Acknowledge your feelings: Recognize any sadness, grief, loneliness, or anxiety that might be present.Reach out: If you are lonely, seek out commu...
November 13th, 2020
Well In Mind
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons —most often starting in the fall and continui...
November 6th, 2020
Well In Mind
Self-Care is not optional! Part of our professional obligation is to strive for our own well-being. Put your own oxygen mask on first! Self-care c...
October 30th, 2020
Well In Mind
“We want our employees to know how important we feel mental health is. Not only for ourselves, but also our coworkers and the patients and f...
October 23rd, 2020
Well In Mind
UK researchers out of the University of Sussex found that in as little as 6 minutes: reading a novel that transports you into a character’s world,...
March 21st, 2025
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To recognize the accomplishments of area high school athletic programs, Riverside Healthcare donated more than $12,500 to 18 high schools across K...
March 20th, 2025
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