Balanced You offers health and well-being options to support employees so you can feel good, get the most out of life, and do your best work for the people of King County.
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing at the moment—free from distraction or judgment. It’s a proven method to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. Balanced You partners with mindfulness providers CuriosityBased, SolJoy, and Mindfulness Northwest. You can see the class list from each provider below.... Continue Reading →
In our ever-changing world, it's crucial to acknowledge the profound impact of modern life on mental health. While technology connects us globally, it can also contribute to feelings of isolation and overwhelm. Loneliness, exacerbated by constant connectivity, is a growing concern, affecting approximately half of U.S. adults. May is Mental Health Month and this year’s... Continue Reading →
Balanced You Conversations is a series of talks about important topics related to your health and well-being. Karla Clark, Balanced You team member discusses stress with Laurin Taylor, Clinical Director of Garden Counseling & Wellness Group. Karla and Laurin talk to us about the physical and mental signs of stress, how to manage stress, the... Continue Reading →
Balanced You continues to partner with Mindfulness Northwest to offer free mindfulness classes and workshops to King County employees. All classes are held live on Zoom. Mindfulness is a practice that can help you quiet your mind, find focus, and reduce some of the stress many of us experience. We have classes available for all employees that... Continue Reading →
Balanced You is here to provide tools to help you to live healthy and safe, know and use your benefits, and find balance in life and work. We're investing in you to help you feel good, get the most out of life, and do your best work for the people of King County. As part... Continue Reading →
Some information from this article is repurposed from Mental Health America (MHA). It is that time of year when teachers are busily getting their classrooms ready for the drove of students to enter, parents and caregivers are gathering school supplies, and students are picking out their first day outfits. It is an exciting time, but... Continue Reading →
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. As a King County Employee enrolled in a King County benefits plan, you have access to comprehensive health care coverage, including mental health coverage. Whether you are enrolled in Kaiser Permanente or... Continue Reading →
The ongoing pandemic and seasonal illnesses, stressful end-of-year work assignments, additional holiday activities - these and other factors can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. These conditions can lead to long-term mental and physical health complications. Fortunately, steps can be taken to recover from compassion fatigue and burnout and to develop resiliency to carry us through.... Continue Reading →
Balanced You is partnering once again with Mindfulness Northwest to offer free mindfulness classes and workshops to King County employees. All classes are held live on Zoom. "COVID-brain" is a term used colloquially to describe the fatigue and forgetfulness our minds are experiencing as a result of the stress and anxiety from the ongoing pandemic. Mindfulness is... Continue Reading →
Mindfulness classes have remained popular among employees, providing many with tools to navigate the stress and uncertainty of everyday life. Balanced You has worked with Mindfulness Northwest to develop a series of free mindfulness videos for King County employees. We are excited to share new uploaded videos to practice mindfulness wherever you are. What is... Continue Reading →
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