Mental Health Awareness: Building Resilience & Supporting Wellbeing

May’s learning focus centers on mental health awareness and the everyday practices that help us sustain our wellbeing while supporting others. In the work we do, managing stress, recognizing the impact of trauma, and building resilience are essential—not only for those we serve, but for ourselves and our teams.

This month’s trainings highlight trauma-informed approaches and practical strategies for strengthening personal wellbeing. Together, they reinforce a shared goal: creating a culture where mental health is prioritized, supported, and openly discussed.

📅 Upcoming Trainings & Learning Opportunities

Week 1: Awareness & Launch (Official kickoff is Monday, May 4th!) · Bree Health’s EAP services & Beyond - Bree Health Benefit Overview

• Join our Breath-Body-Mind™ sessions to learn gentle, science-based exercises that help reduce stress and build resilience Tuesday, May 12th from 12 – 12:30 pm.

  • Register here: Breath-Body-Mind™ | Trauma-Informed Network Resource Center

• Launch of the Mental Health & Well Being “Lock In” Challenge – Track daily self-care activities using the Paylocity platform. Share your accomplishments with your peers.

• Interactive blackboard prompts and resources at MSQ

🟦 Trauma-Informed Care(Presented by Excellus BC/BS) 📅 May 6, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 pm

Gain a deeper understanding of how trauma impacts individuals and influences behavior, engagement, and outcomes. This training explores key principles of trauma-informed care, including safety, trust, empowerment, and cultural awareness. Participants will leave with practical strategies to apply trauma-sensitive approaches in everyday interactions with both clients and colleagues.

📌 Registration is easy — Click here to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1b8fe42e-ed6a-4db0-b544-6ff8129d1d9f@1a3204cc-a581-4f7f-ba4c-339683be8bbe

Week 2: Learning & Reflection

• Wear green in support of mental health awareness this week (and any other time that suits your fancy)

• Supervision and team conversations on stress and recharge strategies (Case Review)

• Week 2 of “Lock In” Challenge – How are you doing with your self-care daily activities?

Week 3: Connection & Support

Come join us virtually from 11:30–12:15!

• Take a short break in your day to recharge and reflect as we watch an insightful 10-minute clip featuring Brené Brown on mental health, connection, and self-compassion.

Brené Brown's Eye Opening 10 Minute Mental Health Tip

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dC2kiLNoQo&t=370s

Week 3 of “Lock In” Challenge – Are you daily self-care activities becoming habits?

Week 4: Action & Engagement

🟩 From Stressed to Strong: Strategies to Support Your Mental Wellbeing(Presented by Excellus BC/BS) 📅 May 26, 2026 | 12:00–12:45 pm

This session focuses on practical, realistic strategies for managing stress and building resilience in the midst of daily demands. Participants will explore techniques to regulate stress responses, strengthen coping skills, and create sustainable habits that support long-term wellbeing—both at work and beyond.

📌 Registration is easy — Click here to register: “From Stressed to Strong: Strategies to Support Your Mental Wellbeing”

• Week 4: Wrap-up of ‘Lock In” Challenge

📌 Mandatory Compliance Trainings

✅ Q2 Compliance Trainings are now available and due June 30, 2026

Please ensure you are up to date with required trainings:

• Workplace Emergencies & Natural Disasters: An Overview

• East House IT Security Awareness

• Cybersecurity: Identifying & Avoiding Phishing Attacks

• Maintaining Professional Boundaries

💡 Tip: Check your Relias dashboard regularly to stay on track.

Questions or access issues? Contact Christine Staheli at cstaheli@easthouse.org

💡 Learn • Apply • Reflect

LEARN Mental health and trauma-informed care are deeply connected. Understanding how stress and trauma show up—in ourselves and others—helps us respond with empathy, reduce reactivity, and foster safer, more supportive environments.

APPLY This month, try one wellbeing-focused practice:

• Build in a brief daily reset (step outside, stretch, or take a mindful minute), or

• In moments of stress, pause and ask: “What’s needed right now—for me or for this person?”

REFLECT Consider:

• How does stress show up for me during the workday?

• What helps me reset and return to a place of balance?

• How can I model wellbeing in a way that supports my team?

⏱ Micro-Learning Moment

The 3-Step Reset for Stress & Resilience

When stress starts to build, try this quick reset:

1️⃣ Pause – Take a slow breath to interrupt the stress response

2️⃣ Notice – What am I feeling right now? What do I need?

3️⃣ Choose – Take one small, intentional action (step away, ask for support, reframe the moment)

Small, consistent resets can build resilience over time, helping you stay grounded, present, and effective in your role.