FEAP December 2024 Newsletter
Happy Holidays
As December unfolds, FEAP acknowledges the unique challenges the holiday season often brings. This time of year can be filled with heightened stress—balancing social obligations, managing relationship dynamics, and sometimes working through grief or change. While the holiday season is often celebrated for its cheer, it can also stir complex emotions, ranging from stress and anxiety to feelings of sadness, loneliness, or frustration.
FEAP is here to offer support and resources to help you navigate the complexities of this season. Whether you’re facing overwhelming expectations, seeking balance, or managing emotional triggers, we are committed to providing tools and assistance for you during this time.
As we near the close of the year and prepare to step into the next, I send my warmest wishes to each of you. May you find the strength and support needed to embrace the season’s challenges and look forward to what lies ahead with renewed hope and clarity.
Yours in well-being,
Beth Danehy, Director, FEAP
Tip of the Month
Read this Month’s Tip: Tenderness During the Holiday Season: Coping with Challenges of Holiday Stress, Grief, and Caregiving
Learn more about navigating the complexities of the Holiday Season with tenderness and support.
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect mood, energy, and social engagement. UVA’s Faculty & Employee Assistance Program (FEAP) offers resources like professional counseling to help with the effects of diminishing daylight. If you're feeling down, FEAP is here to support your mental well-being. Read article.
Groups Events
NEW! Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Education Series
Monthly, January-June
In an effort to empower caregivers, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Brooke Gill and FEAP’s Dominique McLaughlin are hosting a Caregiver Educational Series, “Caregiver Connection,” to offer practical tools to help you navigate the caregiving journey.
Kultivate Konnection
Monthly, 60-minute drop-in session
January 2, 11:30 a.m.
Drop in on the first Thursday of each month for a 60-minute emotional wellness break for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC). Join us in a space that facilitates healing of race-based trauma through a connection with colleagues, shared experiences, and the cultivation of a sense of authenticity and kinship. Share and learn strategies for challenges you are facing and feel uplifted in a welcoming and soulful environment.
Rest, Reset, and Restore (In-Person or Virtual)
January 7, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
The Human Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) manages stress and recovery. Modern life often disrupts this balance, causing Nervous System Dysregulation (NSD), linked to chronic disease, anxiety, and depression. Learn to activate your Restore Branch at our R-3 Drop-in sessions. Co-sponsored by FEAP and Population Health.
FEAP Old Ivy Way Office Closes, West Complex Remains Open
We are excited to share that FEAP is relocating! Our current office at Old Ivy Way is now closed, as we prepare to move to our new location on Arlington Boulevard, opening in January.
During this transition, we remain committed to providing you with the support and resources you need. Appointments will continue to be available virtually or in-person at the West Complex location.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this move to serve you better. Please check back for updates, including details about the opening of our new office.
Holiday Hours
FEAP will be open during the holiday season, with the following exceptions:
Christmas Eve: Open until noon
Christmas Day: Closed
New Year's Day: Closed
FEAP is available for individual consultation and short term, focused counseling for a variety of personal issues and common concerns—including helping you discover best steps for finding long-term personalized care.
Contact FEAP
FEAP (8am-5pm M-F): 434-243-2643 (uvafeap.com)
Crisis & Care Coordinator (8am-5pm M-F): 434-995-8305 (uvafeap.com)
FEAP After-Hours Support: 434-243-2643