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This month's Well-Being Spotlight is on Bill Himmelstein, Founder, CEO & Managing Broker of Tenant Advisory Group. He talks to us about how communication and trust are key to his team’s health, well-being, and satisfaction.

"We carry out occasional personality assessments so everyone understands the most effective ways to communicate and work with one another. " - Bill Himmelstein

Head to the blog to read the full spotlight.



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Well-Being Spotlight // Communication and Trust | Perspectives LTD Bill Himmelstein, Founder, CEO & Managing Broker of Tenant Advisory Group talks to us about communication and trust as key to his team's health.

Children, teens, and young adults can face emotional strains after a traumatic event or disaster. This can happen when they experience trauma, watch it on TV, or overhear others discussing it. It can leave them feeling scared, confused, or anxious.

The resource below provides tips about how to talk with and support children, teens, and young adults following a traumatic event.

The three-page guide includes:
*An overview of trauma/grief
*General and age-appropriate tips for talking to children and teens
*An overview of when to reach out for more help
*Links to additional resources.

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Summer brings sun and fun, but is often a very busy season to be a parent and caregiver. As your children have more free time on their hands, it can be overwhelming to maintain their day-to-day activities and your outside responsibilities.

Check out our Summer Break Survival Tips for:
- Advice to manage summertime overwhelm
- 4 ways for parents to take care of their well-being amid a busy work and family schedule
- Quick and easy stress busters

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This month's Well-Being Spotlight is on Joe Martin, founder of Martin Creative and author of 6-Week Cycles. He talks to us about how rethinking the cadence of the work year has allowed his team to set better timelines, consistently review project effectiveness, and establish a culture that prioritizes interests and connections outside of work.

"Over the past five years, my team and I have been testing a fairly radical concept. Work six weeks, take two weeks off. This is known as the 6-Week Cycle. " - Joe Martin

Head to the blog to read the full spotlight.



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Well-Being Spotlight // 6-Week Cycles | Perspectives LTD Joe Martin, author of 6 Week Cycles talks to us about how re-thinking the cadence of working has improved well-being for himself and his team.

Mental Health Awareness Month has ended but leaders need to prioritize mental health and well-being year-round. As Perspectives President and CEO, Bernie Dyme said, “Let Mental Health Awareness Month be the jumping-off point for developing and implementing a plan to support employees’ well-being. In May of 2023, I want us to come together and celebrate the progress we have made.”

To help leaders think about where to start we have provided a recap of the great advice we received from the experts who joined Perspectives’ Mental Health Mondays video series. Visit the blog for key take-aways from our experts Cal Beyer, Dr. Jodi Jacobson Frey, Doug Schenkelberg, and Bernie Dyme.



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Mental Health Mondays Recap | Perspectives LTD A recap of our Mental Health Mondays video series to help organizations leaders prioritize mental health and well-being for their employees.

Helping employees through the New York and Texas mass shootings It seems as if one thing after another keeps happening, and this repeated direct or indirect traumatization can lead to stress and mental health issues.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And today is our final installment of Mental Health Mondays, a series of videos with guest experts talking about mental health and well-being.

Today's guest is our very own President, CEO, and Founder, Bernie Dyme. He talks about driving organizational success by prioritizing mental health and well-being. And urges leaders to use this month as a jumping-off point for larger well-being plans.

Watch the video to hear his thoughts on prioritizing mental health in the workplace all year and psychological first aid.



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Mental Health Monday presented by Perspectives and featuring Bernie Dyme Bernie Dyme, President, CEO, and Founder of Perspectives Ltd talks about driving success in your organization by prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being. I...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition of this month, we've launched Mental Health Mondays, a series of videos with guest experts talking about mental health and well-being.

Today's guest, Doug Schenkelberg, is the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director. He talks to us about mental health and well-being in vulnerable populations and how the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless thinks about their staff's well-being.

Watch the short video to learn more about why mental health services are critical for creating stability for individuals experiencing homelessness.



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Mental Health Monday presented by Perspectives and featuring Doug Schenkelberg Doug Schenkelberg, Executive Director of Chicago Coalition for the Homeless joins Perspectives about Mental Health and well-being in vulnerable populations. ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition of this month, we've launched Mental Health Mondays, a series of videos with guest experts talking about mental health and well-being.

Today's guest, Dr. Jodi Frey shares strategies and resources for supporting mental health and well-being in the workplace. Watch the short video for tips on:
- Creating a culture where people feel comfortable talking about their well-being
- Tools or processes to put in place to support employee well-being



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Mental Health Mondays presented by Perspectives and featuring Dr. Jodi Frey Dr. Jodi Frey, Professor, Founder and Faculty Executive Director of the Behavioral Health and Well-being Lab at the University of Maryland, School of Social ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition of this month, we are launching Mental Health Mondays, a series of videos with guest experts sharing actionable advice for leaders who prioritize their employee's and community's mental health.

Our first guest, Cal Beyer, shares strategies and resources for leaders who want to incorporate su***de prevention into their organization's wellness practices. Watch the short video to discover more about:
- Building a caring culture
- Incorporating mental health and su***de prevention into wellness programs and employee benefit programs
- Practicing the 3 Vs of being VISIBLE, being VOCAL, and being VULNERABLE



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Mental Health Mondays Presented by Perspectives and Featuring Cal Beyer, CWP (Trigger Warning - this video discusses su***de prevention)Cal Beyer, VP, Workforce Risk and Worker Wellbeing at Holmes Murphy shares strategies and tools le...

Perspectives’ consultant, Elaine Robbins Harris, takes us inside her approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work. Focusing on how diversity and inclusion concepts can positively impact organizational well-being and culture.

From more innovation to better communication there are many ways organizations benefit when their culture promotes a sense of belonging.

“A focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a strong foundation for a culture of belonging and well-being within an organization." - Elaine Robbins Harris

How does your company foster a sense of belonging? Share your thoughts in the comments.



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Organizational Well-Being is Supported By DEI Work. | Perspectives LTD Perspectives’ consultant, Elaine Robbins Harris takes us inside her approach to DEI and its positive impact on organizational well-being.

This should definitely be a critical element of your evaluation of your EAP partner. Here at Perspectives, our focus is on serving ALL of our clients and having a diverse staff with DEI at the core of what we do. https://tinyurl.com/5dmfzthm

Behavioral health and the black community: Why culturally competent care matters | BenefitsPRO As employers continue to demonstrate their commitment to DEI, it is critical they explore the behavioral health challenges facing Black Americans.

Investing in employee wellness must include mental health. MarchMcLennan highlights this in suggesting using Employee Assistance Programs as a resource. https://zcu.io/J2jS

Investing Wellness in Your Employees | Blog | MMA February is National Heart Month, which makes now a perfect time to discuss why wellness plans are so critical.  As a consultant, if I asked 10 different people their views and thoughts around wellness I would likely get 10 completely different answers.  Some may think of a daily walking challenge...

This article speaks to the importance business leaders must place on mental health. It mentions providing tools & resources but doesn't mention Employee Assistance Programs. These can help get people to the right resource the 1st time. https://zcu.io/2P9a

Council Post: Moving Beyond Acknowledgment: How Leaders Can Support Mental Health In The Workplace Acknowledging employees' mental health challenges or rolling out initiatives like mental health days allows business leaders to let employees know they are listening, but it’s only one part of the equation.

This months' Well-Being Spotlight is on Emily Chase, Senior Vice President Patient Care Services at The University of Chicago Medicine . She shares why her organization focuses on a well-rounded approach to well-being for their employees.

"This well-rounded approach, focusing on all aspects of employee wellness, hopes to address the broad needs within our employee community. It is clear that everyone comes at wellness differently, and we need programs that can support a variety of approaches." - Emily Chase

Head to the blog to read the full spotlight.



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Well-Being Spotlight // Well-Rounded Support | Perspectives LTD Emily Chase, Senior Vice President Patient Care Services at UChicago Medicine, shares her thoughts on well-rounded wellness programs for employees.

The events in Ukraine continue to worsen. We support a free Ukraine and call for the immediate cessation of this senseless war. So many innocent people are being displaced, killed and devastated by this. As business leaders, we need to speak out and work toward ending this.

Earlier this year Jonathan Eisler, our VP, Business Development & Organizational Consulting had the honor of being featured on the Irresistible Brand Podcast.

Jonathan joined Matt Deutschman, Owner of Doubletake Promotional Marketing for a deep discussion covering topics like:
- leadership self-awareness and self-care
- the impact of mental health on workplace culture and productivity
- employers’ interest in supporting the whole of their employees, not just their presence while at work
- “culture” as an aggregate of relationships
- and more!

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Irresistible Brand Podcast - Jonathan Eisler Matt Deutschman of Doubletake Promotional Marketing talks with Jonathan Eisler from Perspectives Ltd about how workplace culture, leadership, self-awareness,...

Today is International Women's Day, when we celebrate the social, economic and political achievements of women around the world. We know recognizing one day or one month is not enough to create gender parity, however it is an opportunity for us to celebrate and feature some amazing leaders at Perspectives that happen to be women.

Head to the blog to discover how six leaders at our company support other women, who inspires them, and what makes them proud. Then tell us about a woman that inspires you in the comments.



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This months' Well-Being Spotlight is on Kirk Allen, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sloan Valve Company. He shares his thoughts on the 7 dimensions of well-being and the importance of finding ways to support Sloan employees’ diverse needs and interests.

Check out the blog to discover the 7 dimensions of well-being Sloan Valve considers in their employee offerings.



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Well-Being Spotlight // The Dimensions of Well-Being | Perspectives LTD Kirk Allen, President and Chief Executive Office of Sloan Valve Company shares his thoughts on the different dimensions of well-being.

February is Black History Month, and in recognition, Perspectives' psychotherapist Marvin Harris talked to us about the stigma of mental health in the African American community. He also shared simple steps to start a successful mental healthcare journey.

Visit the blog to learn more about:
- Why people might avoid getting mental healthcare.
- How to define your own mental health needs.
- Questions to ask a potential provider.
- What to do if you don't feel like you are getting quality care.

"A therapist could very well be one of the most significant relationships you have during your lifetime. " - Marvin Harris



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Mental Health Stigma In The African American Community | Perspectives LTD Marvin Harris, psychotherapist at Perspectives, considers the stigma of mental health in the African American community and the mental healthcare journey.

Every month our Well-Being Spotlight will be an opportunity to highlight an exceptional leader and partner who is empowering their people, teams and organizations to achieve well-being.

In our inaugural edition we are spotlighting Ardyth A. Cutler, CEBS, the Director of Employee Benefits at Community Healthcare System (CHS).

Some our favorite excerpts from Ardyth's answers include:

"In the medical field, it is important to treat the whole individual, not just the presenting symptoms."

"I can’t be the best for others and perform my job to the fullest extent if I do not care for my own mind and body."

Visit our blog for insights and ideas on what it means to be a leader that prioritizes well-being.

Well-Being Spotlight | Perspectives LTD Well-Being Spotlight on Ardyth Cutler, from Community Healthcare System, who empowers people, teams and organizations to achieve well-being.

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. This day marks an opportunity to recommit as citizens by volunteering in service to others, having conversations about racial equity, and fostering respect for individual differences.

The Perspectives’ DEI Committee spent time reflecting on what this day and the leader, Martin Luther King Jr., means to us. Here are some of our stories and resources.

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DEI Committee // MLK Day Reflections and Resources | Perspectives LTD The Perspectives' DEI Committee reflects on what this day and the leader, Martin Luther King Jr., means to us.

The end of the year is an opportunity to stop and consider what is serving us well in our lives and where there might be opportunities for improvement. One area to examine is our mental and physical wellness.

We asked Gianne Shah, a counselor at Perspectives, how we can prepare ourselves for wellbeing in 2022. He shared several wellness practices that can be incorporated into our daily lives.

Are there any others you would add? Let us know in the comments.

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12 Wellness Practices for the New Year | Perspectives LTD Here are 12 wellness practices to consider adopting in the New Year compiled by Gianne Shah, a counselor at Perspectives.

We invite you to find a moment of calm in your busy day with this 5-minute mindfulness exercise created by your friends at Perspectives.

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2022, filled with success.

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Mindfulness and Relaxation for the New Year Take a moment to enjoy a guided mindfulness exercise created by your friends at Perspectives.

As Perspectives celebrates its 40 year anniversary today, I want to thank all of our customer organizations, staff, partners and clinicians for their work.

I am currently participating on an Executives Club Healthcare Forum: Holistic Healthcare in a New World. A great discussion on how to get more engagement in behavioral healthcare. All are acknowledging the shortage of providers & interesting solutions to address access for all.

On this day 40 years ago, Perspectives was born. We had hoped to make a difference in people's lives back then & we still do. Our goal is to help people achieve mental wellness & be their best selves. We also strive to help organizations become more effective by creating and maintaining world class cultures. Our success is entirely due to the passion & quality of work of our Perspectives' team members.

On this Thanksgiving we wish you all a wonderful day. Take care of yourselves and remember that we should also remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves.