June 2025 Newsletter

June Invites Us to Rise

Jun 17, 2025

After weeks of steady rain, Charlottesville has been cloaked in clouds—trees dripping, skies heavy, and plans often paused. Late May seemed more like a lingering spring storm than a welcome to summer. But with June comes a shift: longer days, and the warmer temperatures and the promise of something new.

This change in weather offers more than just sunshine—it offers a quiet reminder. Just as rain gives way to sun, we, too, can allow an inner shift. We can make space for renewal, lightness, and even joy. June invites us to look outward and inward. It’s a time to stretch, to unfurl, to reconnect with what brings us energy and ease.

At FEAP, we recognize that inner sunshine doesn’t always come easily. Sometimes it takes intention. A breath, a boundary, a conversation. We’re here—to walk with you wherever this season finds you.

Let June be a gentle awakening. Step into the sun—on the sidewalk or in your spirit—and know that you are allowed to feel hope. You are allowed to feel good. You are allowed to rise.

Yours in Well-Being,

Beth Danehy, Director, FEAP

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Read this Month’s Tip: Embracing Mental Hygiene During Men's Mental Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month—a reminder that wellness is physical, mental, and emotional. Many men carry stress silently, but real strength means knowing when to reach out. Explore ways to support men’s mental well-being in Men Embracing Mental Hygiene During Men's Mental Health Month by FEAP consultant LaBarron Burwell.

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 1, 4:00 - 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.

Caregiver Connection: Early Detection, Brain Health, and Community Support

June 26, 12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m.

This comprehensive session explores Alzheimer’s disease and empowers participants with vital knowledge and proactive strategies. Attendees will learn to recognize the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s, understand its effects on the brain, and explore risk factors, detection methods, and treatment options.

Kultivate Konnection

Monthly, 60-minute drop-in session
July 3, 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 Pamela Hamilton from UVA FEAP, this session offers culturally responsive support and meaningful resources to uplift and empower you.

Learn more about Kultivate Konnection

Well-Being at Your Fingertips

June is Workplace Well-Being Month—take time to prioritize yourself. Explore one of our on-demand well-being resources and invest in your health, focus, and balance this month.

Rest, Reset, and Restore Recorded Exercise

This exercise guides you to rest the focus of your attention on the sound of a ticking clock AND helps you practice slowing your breathing down and engage the restorative branch of your nervous system. Listen to Syncing Breath With Ticking Clock now!

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 one employee-submitted question in our Substack, with expert insight and a practical challenge. We don’t collect names—just honest questions, straight from the heart. Ask FEAP!

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month is a time when many choose to recognize the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and reflect on themes of inclusion, affirmation, and belonging. At FEAP, we understand that well-being begins with feeling seen, safe, and supported in every part of who you are.

Explore the Supporting the Whole Person Resource Hub—available through the FEAP for You Portal behind NetBadge—for tools and guidance that support a more inclusive and caring workplace.

Supporting the Whole Person Resource Hub

National PTSD Awareness Month

June is National PTSD Awareness Month, honoring the strength of those living with the lasting impact of trauma. Often invisible, trauma can stem from many life experiences and affect people in quiet, unexpected ways. If you or someone you care about is struggling, FEAP offers confidential support to help you begin healing.