FEAP January 2025 Newsletter
Happy New Year
Ushered in by a New Year frost, 2025 has arrived. The skies oscillate between January’s signature steel gray and fleeting blue, while the crisp, cold air carries the familiar weight of resolutions—a gentle but insistent nudge to improve, to begin anew, to pursue ambitions. Yet, growth transcends the boundaries of any single month or date. While the start of the year offers a natural launching point, setting rigid deadlines for reaching your goals can be counterproductive, especially if that causes you undue stress or anxiety.
FEAP invites you to approach your aspirations with both determination and compassion. Let your ambitions be guided by a kinder, more sustainable rhythm—one that prioritizes your well-being as much as your progress. Growth doesn’t happen in sprints; it unfolds in cycles, where rest and reflection are just as vital as action. Nurturing yourself along the way is not only wise but essential for lasting success.
In this newsletter, you’ll discover a carefully curated selection of resources designed to inspire intentional practices that balance growth with care. Still, remember, our support reaches far beyond our newsletter. We encourage you to explore our no-cost, professional, and personalized services, designed to meet your unique needs. Let's step forward together into the year ahead.
Yours in well-being,
Beth Danehy, Director, FEAP
Tip of the Month
Read this Month’s Tip: Trusting in Your Own Timing: Embracing Individual Journeys
Learn more about embracing your present moment as a necessary chapter in your journey, recognizing its value and lessons, while keeping your heart open to the promise of growth and transformation ahead.
Group 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.
Rest, Reset, and Restore (Virtual)
February 4, 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.
Kultivate Konnection
Monthly, 60-minute drop-in session
February 6, 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.
Upcoming Webinars
It Takes a Village: Supporting Seniors with Compassion
January 28, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Caregiving for a senior loved one, while being physically and emotionally demanding, can be deeply rewarding. Due to the unique needs and challenges of caring for a senior loved one, giving them the support they need and deserve can truly take a village.
Strategies to Strengthen Willpower to Help You Achieve Your Goals
February 20, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Join this webinar to learn effective strategies to enhance your own willpower as well as discover how “I will power”, “I won’t power,” and “I want power” can help you reach your goals.
This webinar is based on Kelly McGonigal’s groundbreaking book, The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It.
Arlington Boulevard Office is Now Open!
We’re excited to announce the opening of the new FEAP office at 1932 Arlington Boulevard! We look forward to welcoming you!
Financial Wellness Month
Financial Wellness is an integral part of our overall well-being. FEAP offers Financial counseling and resources for support. Coaches are available to deliver financial counseling designed to help maintain or cultivate financial balance in your life.
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