Ready to build healthier habits? Tracking your food and exercise can help! If you ever find yourself with a sense of dread when it comes to tracking, join WeightWatchers’ (WW) head of Behavior Change, Dr. Allison Grupski, and Sophie Webb, WW Coach, for a conversation about why tracking works and how you can actually find... Continue Reading →
EAP Counselors Destigmatize Mental Health and Suicide
Every September, King County observes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month as a reminder of the importance of checking in on each other and seeking support in times of crisis. This year, King County Balanced You talks with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselors about how to support loved ones, and the importance of destigmatizing the conversation around... Continue Reading →
Self-compassion and compassion for others: Balanced You self-care webinar
As the pandemic continues on, it’s understandable that stress levels may be rising. It is important to show love and compassion to ourselves and to others. Watch this webinar from Balanced You with great ideas and techniques to keep your mind, body, and spirit in a good place this winter and year-round. As you watch... Continue Reading →
So I disclosed my disability, what’s next? Disability Awareness Month Employee Panel
In honor of Disability Awareness Month, King County employees joined a virtual conversation that featured employees with disabilities who shared their personal experiences of disability disclosure, perspective from a supervisor’s understanding, alongside a Disability Service representative who shared resources available to support employees with disabilities and the process of navigating accommodations. Watch the recording here:... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 and Kids: What families want to know about schools and child care Fall 2021
On September 15, 2021, King County Balanced You hosted a webinar with members of the Public Health – Seattle & King County COVID-19 Schools and Child Care Task Force. Watch the recorded webinar below to learn about the mitigation strategies that help reduce the risk of COVID-19 to young children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-vdtn3rbGE At the end of... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 Vaccine Overview and Q&A with Dr. Michele Andrasik
On Sept. 2, Balanced You hosted a webinar with Senior Staff Scientist at Fred Hutchinson, Dr. Michele Andrasik, for an in-depth overview of the COVID-19 vaccines. Watch the recorded webinar here and download the slides with notes below. The information provided will assist King County employees in their efforts to make informed decisions to protect... Continue Reading →
A Conversation on Coping with Grief and Loss
In this conversation, Balanced You, King County Metro Wellness and Employee Assistance Program talk about the grief and loss many of our frontline employees have experienced during the pandemic. Learn how grief doesn’t just pertain to a death but also can be the loss of connection, relationships, work and more. In addition, learn about cultural... Continue Reading →
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