August 15, 2024

Taking care of ourselves often takes a backseat to the everyday demands of work, family, and community. We can feel torn between a drive to fulfill obligations and expectations and knowing that we need to slow down. Over time, that contradiction starts to wear on us, and we may feel exhausted, heavily stressed, or even burnt out.

Also, being aware of how we can cultivate healthier habits, helping us lead a more fulfilling life, and even its possible physical impact on us, we can take the necessary time to recharge and find gratification in creating consistency in moments and kindness.

At our Employee & Family Assistance Program’s (EFAP) website, Homewood Health – Homeweb.ca, you can find an article and a podcast with seven ways you can start to make self-care a priority. For easy access, please use the following links.

Keep in mind that Homewood Health is a confidential service that provides various supports and resources, including articles, podcasts and short-term counselling.

If it’s your first time accessing Homewood Portal, you can open this document (VPN required) to see the step-by-step enrollment instructions and the invitation code.

Should you have any challenges enrolling, you can call Homewood Health directly at 1-800-663-1142, or you can contact benefitinquiries@karis.org.

Sincerely,

Human Resources

humanresources@karis.org