LIVING WELL Articles
from the Employee Assistance Program
Below are the Living Well articles from the 1996-97 to present. They can also be found in The Bulletin which is the official newsletter of the NLTA during the school year. Unless otherwise indicated, materials used in The Bulletin may be reproduced or broadcast without permission.
| SCHOOL YEAR 2024-25 | |
| Meet Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators – We Are Here for You! by Kenda Riggs | September/October 2024 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2023-24 | |
| Summers Almost Here… Now What? by Lori Hewitt | May/June 2024 |
| Burning the Candle at Both Ends by Kenda Riggs | March/April 2024 |
| What’s the Deal on Deep Listening? by Lori Hewitt | January/February 2024 |
| The Gift of Soft Eyes During the Holiday Season by Kenda Riggs | November/December 2023 |
| The Sound of Silence by Lori Hewitt | September/October 2023 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2022-23 | |
| The Walking Meditation by Kenda Riggs | May/June 2023 |
| Water: The Importance of Staying Hydrated by Kenda Riggs | Mar./Apr. 2023 |
| Sleep Health: An Essential Component of Self -Care by Kenda Riggs | Jan./Feb. 2023 |
| Is My Anxiety Normal? by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | Nov./Dec. 2022 |
| The Natured Mind by Kenda Riggs | Sept./Oct. 2022 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22 | |
| Learning to Manage Stress More Effectively by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | May/June 2022 |
| Planting the Seeds of Self-Reg by Kenda Riggs | Mar./Apr. 2022 |
| Remember, Not Everyone is OK by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | Jan./Feb. 2022 |
| Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Light Changing Experience by Gail Carroll | Nov./Dec. 2021 |
| The Healthy Benefits of Play by Kenda Riggs | Sept./Oct. 2021 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2020-21 | |
| Look Forward to a Sumer Staycation by Gail Carroll | May/June 2021 |
| Where There’s Hope: Moving Forward by Kenda Riggs | Mar./Apr. 2021 |
| Resilience and You by Gail Carroll | Jan./Feb. 2021 |
| The Cost of Caring by Kenda Riggs | Nov./Dec. 2020 |
| Welcome Back from the EAP for Teachers by Gail Carroll & Kenda Riggs | Sept./Oct. 2020 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2019-20 | |
| The Power of Connection by Kenda Riggs | May/June 2020 |
| Learning to Say NO: Tips For Work-Life Balance by Gail Carroll | Mar./Apr. 2020 |
| Cultivating Gratitude: Time to Say Good-bye by Judy Beranger | Jan./Feb. 2020 |
| Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Light Changing Experience by Gail Carroll | Nov./Dec. 2019 |
| Welcome Back by Gail Carroll | Sept./Oct. 2019 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2018-19 | |
| Summer: It’s YOUR Time by Sophia Slaney | May/June 2019 |
| From Grief to Gratitude by Judy Beranger | Mar./Apr. 2019 |
| Personality: What Makes Me “Me” – What Makes You “You”? by Judy Beranger | Jan./Feb. 2019 |
| You’ve Got Mail by Judy Beranger | Sept./Oct. 2018 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2017-18 | |
| Did You Plan Your Summer Vacation? by Gail Carroll | May/June 2018 |
| Mind Your Memory by Judy Beranger | March/April 2018 |
| Teacher Burnout: What You Can Do by Gail Carroll | Jan./Feb. 20178 |
| Procrastination: I’ll Get On That Right Away – NOT! by Judy Beranger | Nov./Dec. 2017 |
| Creating Personal Wellness Goals by Gail Carroll | Sept./Oct. 2017 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2016-17 | |
| Understanding and Overcoming Fear by Judy Beranger | May/June 2017 |
| The Autism Spectrum and Noteworthy Supports by Gail Carroll | March/April 2017 |
| Resilience: The Bounce That Counts by Judy Beranger | January/February 2017 |
| Changing Perspectives by Gail Carroll |
November/December 2016 |
| Meditation – Training The Mind by Judy Beranger | September/October 2016 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2015-16 | |
| Read Your Way to Wellness and Vacation with Books by Gail Carroll | May/June 2016 |
| Creating A Meaningful Life by Gail Carroll | March/April 2016 |
| The Art of Cultivating Patience by Gail Carroll | January/February 2016 |
| Compassion: a Motivator for Teacher Action by Judy Beranger | November/December 2015 |
| What Color Are You? by Gail Carroll | September/October 2015 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2014-15 | |
| Responding to High Conflict Personalities – Revisited by Judy Beranger | May/June 2015 |
| Having The Courage To Thrive by Gail Carroll | March/April 2015 |
| The Magic of Elder Mediation by Judy Beranger | January/February 2015 |
| Learning to Say NO: Tips For Work-Life Balance by Gail Carroll | November/December 2014 |
| Responding to High Conflict Personalities by Judy Beranger | September/October 2014 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2013-14 | |
| Springing into Spring by Gail Carroll | May/June 2014 |
| Spring into Wellness by Gail Carroll | March/April 2014 |
| 2014 – This Isn’t A Dress Rehearsal! by Judy Beranger | January/February 2014 |
| Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Light Changing Experience by Gail Carroll | November/December 2013 |
| Stand By Me by Judy Beranger | September/October 2013 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2012-13 | |
| Hardening of the Attitudes by Judy Beranger | May 2013 |
| Taming The Anxiety Monster by Judy Beranger | April 2013 |
| Understanding the HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) in the Workplace by Gail M. Carroll | Jan/Feb 2013 |
| Celebrating Christmas in All its Glory (and challenges) by Gail M. Carroll | December 2012 |
| When ” Just get over it” or Suck it up” Doesn’t Work… Mental Health Matters! by Judy Beranger | November 2012 |
| National Family Week: Living Its Message All Year! by Judy Beranger | Sept/Oct 2012 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2011-12 | |
| When Facing Conflict What Is Your Approach? by Claudette Coombs | May/June 2012 |
| Stress Without Distress – Revisited by Judy Beranger | April 2012 |
| Stress Without Distress in 2012 by Judy Beranger | Jan/Feb 2012 |
| Teach Others How to Treat You by Claudette Coombs | Nov/Dec 2011 |
| The Mediation Process – A Rising Tide by Judy Beranger | Sept/Oct 2011 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2010-11 | |
| Stay Positive at Work, at Home and at Play! by Claudette Coombs | June 2011 |
| Keeping Stepfamilies Happy and Healthy by Judy Beranger | May 2011 |
| Substance Misuse and My Workplace – What Can I Do About It? by Claudette Coombs | April 2011 |
| Happy Families~Happy Teachers~Happy New Year! by Judy Beranger | Jan/Feb 2011 |
| Enjoying Christmas Despite the Stresses by Ross Flood | December 2010 |
| Creating Our Own Igors by Judy Beranger | November 2010 |
| How Can We Cope With Chronic Pain? by Ross Flood | Sept/Oct 2010 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2009-10 | |
| The Link To Health and Well-being of Teachers by Ross Flood | June 2010 |
| Career Home Balance – Finding Time For Self by Ross Flood | May 2010 |
| Unraveling Rumor and Gossip by Judy Beranger | April 2010 |
| Return-To-Work from Long-Term Injury or Illness by Ross Flood | March 2010 |
| Get Back To Where You Belong by Judy Beranger | Jan/Feb 2010 |
| How To Develop Your Teacher Wellness Strategy by Claudette Coombs | December 2009 |
| Promoting Teacher Wellness by Judy Beranger | November 2009 |
| Managing Martha by Claudette Coombs | Sept/Oct 2009 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2008-09 | |
| Label Jars – Not People! by Judy Beranger | June 2009 |
| EAP – What Does That Have To Do With Me? by Claudette Coombs | May 2009 |
| Feeding Your Inner Wolf by Judy Beranger | April 2009 |
| Can We Afford Inaction? by Claudette Coombs | Jan/Feb 2009 |
| Rewriting Your Wellness Story by Marie Wall | November 2008 |
| The Best Day of Life by Claudette Coombs | Sept/Oct 2008 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2007-08 | |
| Recovery for the Academic Athlete by Marie Wall | June 2008 |
| Can You Hear Me? by Marie Wall | May 2008 |
| Building Our Capacity for Better Health by Claudette Coombs | April 2008 |
| Disappointment is an ACTION Word! by Claudette Coombs | March 2008 |
| Managing Your Energy by Marie Wall | Jan/Feb 2008 |
| This Christmas, Create A Healthy Home! by Claudette Coombs | December 2007 |
| Are You Getting Enough Sleep? by Marie Wall | November 2007 |
| Create a Healthy Workplace by Claudette Coombs | Sept/Oct 2007 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2006-07 | |
| Go Healthy With A Positive Attitude by Marie Wall | June 2007 |
| Go Healthy – By Taking Care of Yourself by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | May 2007 |
| Go Healthy – And Breathe Deep by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | April 2007 |
| Healthy Eating by Marie Wall | Jan/Feb 2007 |
| Go Resilient by Marie Wall | December 2006 |
| Be Active, If Only For The Health Of It! by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | November 2006 |
| Teachers Go Healthy by Marie Wall | Sept/Oct 2006 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2005-06 | |
| Chart Your Course by Claudette Coombs | June 2006 |
| Wellness is a Grand Journey by Marie Wall | May 2006 |
| It’s the “Principal” of the Thing…. by Claudette Coombs | April 2006 |
| Sometimes the Answer is No by Marie Wall | March 2006 |
| Live Abundantly… While Managing Loss by Claudette Coombs | Jan/Feb 2006 |
| Christmas Spirit by Marie Wall | December 2005 |
| If You Want To Create Change, Complaining Doesn’t Count by Claudette Coombs | November 2005 |
| Dress for Success in the Classroom by Marie Wall | Sept/Oct 2005 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2004-05 | |
| Intimidation … Why It Works and How to Overcome It! by Claudette Coombs | June 2005 |
| Overcoming Obstacles… to a Healthy Workplace by Claudette Coombs | April 2005 |
| The Quest To Manage Stress by Marie Wall | January 2005 |
| Wellness is… A Healthy Workplace! by Claudette Coombs | December 2004 |
| Mental Fitness in the Game of Life by Marie Wall | November 2004 |
| Summer is Over… but the Enjoyment Isn’t by Claudette Coombs | Sept/Oct 2004 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2003-04 | |
| Surviving Suicide: A Healing Journey by Marie Wall | May 2004 |
| Wellness Workshops Offered by Your Employee Assistance Program by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | April 2004 |
| Spirit in Life and Teaching by Marie Wall | March 2004 |
| Caring for Aging Parents by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | Jan/Feb 2004 |
| Guilt: Friend or Foe? by Marie Wall | December 2003 |
| How Positive is Your Self-Image? by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | November 2003 |
| Your Employee Assistance Program by Marie Wall | Sept/Oct 2003 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2002-03 | |
| Making Healthier Choices by Claudette Coombs | April 2003 |
| Celebrate Life! by Marie Wall | Jan/Feb 2003 |
| When the Past Intrudes by Claudette Coombs | December 2002 |
| Facing the Classroom Head On! by Claudette Coombs | Sept/Oct 2002 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2001-02 | |
| Pleasure Past Retirement by Claudette Coombs | May/June 2002 |
| Financial Well-Being; More Than Making Money by Marie Wall | April 2002 |
| Exercise — Why Bother? by Claudette Coombs | March 2002 |
| Choosing A Growth Theme by Marie Wall | January 2002 |
| The Rain Will Fall on the Good and the Bad… Then What? by Claudette Coombs | December 2001 |
| Success Begets Success by Marie Wall | November 2001 |
| Bloom Where You’re Planted Then Send Out Runners by Claudette Coombs | Sept/Oct 2001 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 2000-01 | |
| Making The Most of Summer Holidays by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | May 2001 |
| Stages of Growth for Men and Women by Marie Wall | April 2001 |
| Helping to Alleviate Stress by Kathy Taylor-Rogers | Jan/Feb 2001 |
| Emotions Are a Life Puzzle by Marie Wall | December 2000 |
| A Question of Management, Reflection & Attitude by Kathy Burford | November 2000 |
| Caring For Yourself by Marie Wall | Sept/Oct 2000 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 1999-00 | |
| Grief, Loss and Healing by Kathy Burford | June 2000 |
| Renewing Relationships by Claudette Coombs | May 2000 |
| Communicating Carefully by Claudette Coombs | March 2000 |
| Improving Your Attitude by Kathy Burford | Jan/Feb 2000 |
| Adjusting Expectations by Claudette Coombs | December 1999 |
| The Key to Remaining Well by Kathy Burford | Oct/Nov 1999 |
| Improving Relationships by Claudette Coombs | September 1999 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 1998-99 | |
| Teachers Taking Action by Kathy Burford | May/June 1999 |
| Grief Part I, Part II by Claudette Coombs | April 1999 |
| Helping Out by Claudette Coombs | March 1999 |
| The 1999 Model by Claudette Coombs | February 1999 |
| Change For The Better by Kathy Burford | December 1998 |
| How To Bounce Back by Claudette Coombs | November 1998 |
| Lower Your Stress by Kathy Burford | Sept/Oct 1998 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 1997-98 | |
| Finally Time For Me! by Claudette Coombs | May/June 1998 |
| Finding the Positive in Me by Claudette Coombs | March 1998 |
| Finding Our Solutions by Kathy Burford | February 1998 |
| An Oxymoron by Claudette Coombs | December 1997 |
| Financial Wellness by Al Antle | November 1997 |
| My Role in Reform by Claudette Coombs | October 1997 |
| SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97 | |
| Understanding The Disorder by Kathy Burford | June 1997 |
| Steps For Personal Care by Claudette Coombs | May 1997 |
| A Program Overview by Kathy Burford | April 1997 |
| Health Status Report Card by Claudette Coombs | February 1997 |
| Coping With Loss by Kathy Burford | December 1996 |
| Quality of Personal Life by Claudette Coombs | November 1996 |
| The Human Side of Change Part I, Part II by Kathy Burford | October 1996 |
