FEAP Resources for When You’re Just Getting Through
🟡 Thank you for taking a moment to check in on your mental well-being.
If you're feeling a little stressed, stuck, or simply trying to make it through the day, this collection is here for you. These resources offer grounding support, calming practices, and gentle guidance to help you regain balance, one step at a time. We suggest starting with making an appointment:
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 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F): 434-243-2643 (uvafeap.com)
Crisis & Care Coordinator (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F): 434-995-8305 (uvafeap.com)
FEAP After-Hours Support: 434-243-2643
On-Demand Resources
Audio:
Restore with Four Steps
Have you ever noticed your mind caught up in an unhelpful loop? When this happens, it may be difficult for your mind, to help your mind settle down. However, your body may be able to help. This is called “Bottom Up Messaging”, meaning your body and primitive brain can send a message to your Mind that you are safe. This customized guided R3 Exercise …
R3: Syncing Breath With Ticking Clock to Strengthen Vagal Tone
Slowing your breathing down for ten minutes a day to 3-4 breaths per minute has been shown to increase Heart Rate Variability (a marker for overall wellbeing), as well as improve Vagal Tone (necessary to turn down the alarm response, and turn on the restorative branch of the nervous system). This exercise guides you to rest the focus of your attention …
Videos:
eM Life:
Hoos Well provides employees and spouses on the UVA and UPG Health Plans with free access to eMLife— a live, virtual mindfulness solution to help you build skills to manage stress and anxiety, improve focus, and enhance your well-being.
FEAP for You Tools:
On this page, you’ll find a range of resources to support your well-being—some grounded in science, others designed to spark joy or reflection—all offering insight, guidance, and meaningful support.
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