Navigating Change
Finding Support Through Workplace Transitions
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.
Everyone responds differently, and it’s completely normal to experience a range of emotions: uncertainty, stress, sadness, even disconnection. These are natural reactions to disruption—and you’re not alone. This guide offers perspective, practical strategies, and support to help you move through challenging times—whatever form they take.
Coping with Major Changes at Work
Workplace changes—such as restructuring or shifting roles—can bring a sense of loss, even if your position remains unchanged. As routines, relationships, and team dynamics evolve, it’s normal to feel unsettled or emotionally impacted.
These changes can affect more than just your day-to-day tasks. They may influence how you think about your role, how you relate to others, and how you show up at work. It's okay to take time to adjust. Recognizing and honoring what you're feeling is a healthy, important step in navigating transition.
Institutional Changes That Can Impact Well-Being
Many types of organizational or institutional changes can create emotional disruption, including:
Leadership transitions
Departmental or structural reorganization
Changes in job duties or expectations
The departure of a colleague or supervisor
Budget reductions or resource limitations
Mergers or realignments of teams or offices
Shifts in institutional mission or priorities
Major policy or procedural changes
Uncertainty about the future direction of the organization
Even if you're not directly affected, these shifts can stir a sense of grief or anxiety as familiar routines and relationships evolve.
You’re Not Alone—FEAP Is Here to Help
Whether you’re managing uncertainty, supporting others, or trying to make sense of the changes around you, you don’t have to go it alone. FEAP offers confidential support for individuals and teams—including one-on-one consultations, group sessions, and guidance for leaders.
Let’s move through times of transition together—with care, clarity, and connection. Institutional change affects more than our roles—it asks us to adapt how we think, feel, and relate to our work. These moments can be hard—but they also offer a chance to reflect, seek support, and build resilience.
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