The resources available on this website are intended to provide encouragement, support and education on a variety of topics related to employee assistance and work-life balance.
If you struggle with the concept of mental health or are concerned about the stigma surrounding ‘counseling,’ it may be tempting to use the information on this site as a way to bypass CONCERN’s services. I encourage you to consider what it takes for us to ask for help—we, the intelligent, hard-working, strong, and rational individuals who make up the workforce. With conflicting messages and concerns that we will be asked to hug trees and commune with our inner selves, we may decide it is easier to pick up the latest self-help book and will ourselves through difficulties and challenges. Never mind that we have no experience with this sort of thing, don’t know where to start and chose the book, article, or Youtube video because it had really cool graphics. EAP professionals don’t know everything, but they have the training and experience to help you understand and work through the issues that are important to you. You will not take away resources from someone who is struggling more or less than you. We are here to engage in conversation, to be the sounding board you need, and to encourage you to make the choices that improve your life and make it more meaningful to you. CONCERN invites you to risk growing and discovering the best life has to offer.
Enjoy the site and feel free to contact us if you have any thoughts or suggestions.
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