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Resources for Employers
The documents available on this page are intended to help Michigan employers plan and implement employee wellness programs — or expand the ones they already have.
This five-part workshop series is for those working in the field of substance use recovery, people going through recovery themselves, or anyone interested in learning about addiction in the context of the pandemic. Presenter Kristal Reyes offers perspective and understanding as she explains the various types of addiction, how trauma from the pandemic has contributed to addictive behavior, and where to look for support and healing.
Healing Through the Process: Addictions and the Impact of COVID-19
Healing Through the Process: Addictions and the Impact of COVID-19
Healing Through the Process: Addictions and the Impact of COVID-19
Healing Through the Process: Addictions and the Impact of COVID-19
Healing Through the Process: Addictions and the Impact of COVID-19
Learning to live with grief and loss is a painful process—and while it may differ from one individual to another, it helps to understand the normal feelings we all experience.
In this workshop series, Stay Well outreach specialist Zeinab Moussa discusses the emotions experienced by those who are grieving and offers healthy ways to cope.
Session 1: Shock and Denial
Session 2: Anger
Session 3: Depression
Session 4: Acceptance and Healing
Download the accompanying Coping with Grief and Loss Workbook.
Workplace violence and bullying may be more common than you think. In this Stay Well webinar, presenter Kristal Reyes explains how to recognize bullying at work, how it affects the receiver’s health and productivity, and what employers can do about it.
Understanding Workplace Violence and Bullying: a Stay Well webinar
In this series of brief Stay Well videos, presenter Chardae Korhonen provides education and guidance to help you navigate tough times. You’ll gain an understanding of secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue; learn about the benefits of mindfulness and gratitude; explore self-care through setting healthy boundaries; and discover how a healthy sleep routine can improve wellness.
Prioritizing Wellness: Establishing a Collective Understanding
Prioritizing Wellness: Self-Care and Boundary Setting
Prioritizing Wellness: Cultivating Joy Through Mindfulness and Gratitude
During the COVID-19 pandemic, feelings of professional burnout became commonplace. In this webinar series, Stay Well outreach specialist Matt Rose explains the physical and mental impact of burnout and offers strategies to cope.
Beyond Burnout: Mental wellness and resources
Pandemic Flux: The emotional impact of a continuing pandemic and how we can cope
Supporting Staff: How leadership can support and address burnout
Handouts
These handouts can be useful resources for your organization’s health and wellness program.
- 8 Dimensions of Wellness Wheel
- Exploring the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
- Wellness Bingo Icebreaker
- Making Wellness Connections
Posters
These posters illustrate how to perform Chair Yoga stretches at a desk or in a vehicle. They are perfect for the break room or anywhere staff gathers.
Helpful Links for Employers
- Mental Health in the Workplace page (MI Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity)
- Employer Resources page of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- International Employee Assistance Professionals Association
Other Employer Resources
- Coronavirus Resources, U.S. Department of Labor
- COVID-19 Recovery Resources for Businesses, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
- COVID-19 Employer Resources, American Society of Employers