July 2025 Newsletter
Weathering the Heat: Navigating Change Together
July is here—the height of the season. It’s the hottest month of the year, when even our best-laid summer plans can wilt in the heat. The air conditioner breaks down, the ice cream melts before the last bite, and sometimes the sun burns through the sunscreen. Even in joy-filled moments, the intensity can catch us off guard.
This month reminds us that even in times we anticipate relaxation—like summer—discomfort and change may show up unexpectedly. And yet, July also offers us something steady: it is hot. We know it will be intense. And year after year, we endure it. We adapt. We find shade, take breaks, keep going.
The same is true for our lives. Change—especially unexpected change—can feel overwhelming. And it can remind us of what we’re capable of withstanding. Resilience isn’t always loud or heroic; often, it looks like a cold glass of water, a moment of rest, or reaching out for support.
At FEAP, we’re here for you through all seasons—especially the tough ones. If you want help navigating uncertainty or just need space to process the unexpected, our no-cost, confidential services are available to help.
Let this month be a reminder not only of what you’ve been through—but of your capacity to meet the moment, no matter how intense it feels. We’re in this heat together!
Yours in Well-Being,
Beth Danehy, Director, FEAP
Tip of the Month
Anchored in Uncertainty: How to Stay Grounded When the Path Isn’t Clear
We all know what it’s like to feel adrift—whether personally, professionally, or both. There are moments when the pace picks up, the plan shifts, or the next step feels murky. Uncertainty has a way of pulling at our sense of stability, even when we’ve weathered change before. In these moments, traditional advice to “push through” can feel hollow. What w…
Upcoming Webinars
Rested & Ready: Enhancing Your Sleep, Restoring Your Energy, and Replenishing Your Resilience
July 23, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m
Explore how to gauge your sleep patterns, identify barriers to quality rest, and understand how good sleep supports recovery from daily stress and enhances overall mental wellness. Learn practical strategies to address both surface-level and deeper causes of sleep difficulties, helping you restore your energy more effectively and consistently.
Group Events
Rest, Reset, and Restore
July 15, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (In-Person)
Aug 5, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Virtual)
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
Aug 7, 11:30 a.m.
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for a 60-minute emotional wellness break—a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and explore strategies for life’s challenges in a community that understands. Facilitated by FEAP Consultant Pamela Hamilton, this session offers culturally responsive support and meaningful resources to uplift and empower you.
Well-Being at Your Fingertips
Navigating Change
Life and work are full of transitions—some planned, others sudden or deeply unsettling. Whether you're facing a shift in responsibilities, organizational restructuring, the loss of a colleague, or another difficult event, change can disrupt your sense of stability and well-being.
R3: When The Road is Long
Pausing to catch your breath at the top of a steep climb is a wise strategy when you have a long journey. When facing a prolonged or complex challenge pausing to consider and savor an accomplishment, a mini success, or a meaningful moment, can be a restorative and refreshing break and remind you of your strengths and resources.
Reading of "Instructions on Not Giving Up"
April is National Poetry Month—a time to celebrate the power of words to heal, connect, and inspire. To honor this, FEAP is sharing one poem every Friday in April on our Substack. Each selection is chosen to offer reflection, comfort, or a fresh perspective as we move through spring. We hope these poems provide gentle support and a moment of pause in yo…
Ask FEAP: How do I find a therapist that will actually help?
Monica Maughlin, Senior Consultant: The relationship is the most important thing in therapy. You want someone you can trust, connect with and feel safe being honest with. First reflect on what you’re looking for and what you need help with. Ask for a brief consultation to see whether they listen well, and if you feel safe and respected by them. It is ok…
Webinar Archive
The FEAP for You portal offers a rich archive of past webinars covering a wide range of topics, from positive intelligence and avoiding burnout to workplace mental health. Explore the collection today!
Ask FEAP
Ask the FEAP team anonymously through our one-minute quiz. Each month, we’ll feature employee-submitted questions in our Substack, with expert insight and a practical challenge. We don’t collect names—just honest questions, straight from the heart. Ask FEAP!
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