REPOST: Resources for Election Stress

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:57:39 -0500
benefits, election, resources, stress

The Department of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management would like to provide resources and support for Faculty and Staff related to election stress.
To quote our President and Provost, “It may seem obvious, but it is important for us to remember that we do not all hold the same political views. That is a very good thing. We treasure the diversity of this community, which enriches us all and shapes the educational experience that UMBC provides. Please continue to hold close our shared values of inclusive excellence, respectful discourse, and civic engagement.”
As we walk through the next few weeks and months together, please use and share the resources below as needed:

Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging (i3b)

Office of Equity and Civil Rights

Center for Democracy and Civic Life

A Guide to holding Virtual Circles (attached)

Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Election Stress (attached)

We especially want to highlight the Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych and Guidance Resources, which has a myriad of resources:

Take advantage of up to 5 free sessions with a licensed counselor.

Access live and on-demand webinars on various topics such as resiliency, emotional well-being, grief & loss, stress and anger management, plus many others.

ComPsych Huddles: these are interactive online groups intended to help you learn, grow and explore topics meaningful to your own well-being goals and self-care journey. When you join a Huddle, you will have the opportunity to learn key information on the topic, engage in discussion with your peers, and participate in live practices - all led by a ComPsych care professional. Huddles are offered on a variety of well-being topics aimed to improve self-care, resiliency, and well-being.

Attached is a flyer with instructions for how to login and use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

UMBC is a community that values inclusion, diversity, and respect for all people. We must continue to affirm these values through both our words and our actions.