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                                                              • The Stress Prescription with Dani Dutro, LMHC

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                                                                The Stress Prescription with Dani Dutro, LMHC

                                                                The Stress Prescription with Dani Dutro, LMHC

                                                                Dani Dutro, LMHC, Valley's Employee Behavioral Health Advocate, hosts a weekly "Well-Being Wednesday" web ...

                                                                Dani Dutro, LMHC, Valley's Employee Behavioral Health Advocate, hosts a weekly "Well-Being Wednesday" webinar series for Valley staff. This summer, Dani's webinars focus on developing a positive relat ...

                                                                August 16, 2023
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                                                              • Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

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                                                                |Date: February 16, 2023
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                                                                Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

                                                                Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

                                                                Stress happens. You can’t always prevent or avoid it. But you can change how you respond to it. Try these ...

                                                                Stress happens. You can’t always prevent or avoid it. But you can change how you respond to it. Try these tips. You may feel better—and have a healthier heart, too! Know how stress affects your body W ...

                                                                February 16, 2023
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                                                              • Put the ‘Vacate’ in Your Vacation—8 Ways to Lower Work-Related Stress Before, During & After Time Off

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                                                                |Date: July 07, 2022
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                                                                Put the ‘Vacate’ in Your Vacation—8 Ways to Lower Work-Related Stress Before, During & After Time Off

                                                                Put the ‘Vacate’ in Your Vacation—8 Ways to Lower Work-Related Stress Before, During & After Time Off

                                                                Valley’s own Employee Behavioral Health Advocate, Dani Dutro, LMHC, outlines some useful tips for how to ...

                                                                Valley’s own Employee Behavioral Health Advocate, Dani Dutro, LMHC, outlines some useful tips for how to truly unplug when you take time off and put the “vacate” in vacation. Dani notes that the word ...

                                                                July 07, 2022
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                                                              • As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

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                                                                |Date: December 15, 2021
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                                                                As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

                                                                As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

                                                                Adapted from an announcement by the Washington State Department of HealthNew data from the Washington Sta ...

                                                                Adapted from an announcement by the Washington State Department of HealthNew data from the Washington State Department of Health’s behavioral health group shows that more young people are seeking medi ...

                                                                December 15, 2021
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                                                              • Overcoming Holiday Stress

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                                                                |Date: December 15, 2021
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                                                                Overcoming Holiday Stress

                                                                Overcoming Holiday Stress

                                                                By Ada Cohen, Program Coordinator, Equity Diversity & Inclusion Be kind to yourself.With all the unkn ...

                                                                By Ada Cohen, Program Coordinator, Equity Diversity & Inclusion Be kind to yourself.With all the unknowns, the times we are living in can feel uncomfortable, and it's okay to let yourself be uncom ...

                                                                December 15, 2021
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                                                              • Coping with Family Stress During the Pandemic

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                                                                |Date: March 23, 2021
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                                                                Coping with Family Stress During the Pandemic

                                                                Coping with Family Stress During the Pandemic

                                                                Information derived from Doc Talk conducted with Bridgitte Mathiasen, LMHC of Valley Psychiatry and Couns ...

                                                                Information derived from Doc Talk conducted with Bridgitte Mathiasen, LMHC of Valley Psychiatry and Counseling Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV9soH2N7uI 1.What are some of the challenges many ...

                                                                March 23, 2021
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                                                              • Move with Mindfulness: Treat Yourself to 3 Minutes of Tension Release

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                                                                |Date: March 10, 2021
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                                                                Move with Mindfulness: Treat Yourself to 3 Minutes of Tension Release

                                                                Move with Mindfulness: Treat Yourself to 3 Minutes of Tension Release

                                                                “Move with Mindfulness” is a series of eight videos, with Valley Fitness Instructor Donna Stephens, to he ...

                                                                “Move with Mindfulness” is a series of eight videos, with Valley Fitness Instructor Donna Stephens, to help improve emotional well-being while also reducing the effects of stress. Video 1: Rejuvenate ...

                                                                March 10, 2021
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                                                              • Ocean Meditation

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                                                                |Date: September 21, 2020
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                                                                Ocean Meditation

                                                                Ocean Meditation

                                                                Treat yourself to a beautiful journey of mindfulness and relaxation. During this guided meditation lead b ...

                                                                Treat yourself to a beautiful journey of mindfulness and relaxation. During this guided meditation lead by provider outreach manager and health educator, Laura Matheson, you will be exploring inner pe ...

                                                                September 21, 2020
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                                                              • Managing Your Mental Health and Preventing Burnout During a Pandemic

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                                                                |Date: August 10, 2020
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                                                                Managing Your Mental Health and Preventing Burnout During a Pandemic

                                                                Managing Your Mental Health and Preventing Burnout During a Pandemic

                                                                Check out Aditi Dhar, MD’s advice for healthy mood boosters during these tough times; how to support fami ...

                                                                Check out Aditi Dhar, MD’s advice for healthy mood boosters during these tough times; how to support family members; what to look for to spot mental stress; how to reduce feeling overwhelmed and more. ...

                                                                August 10, 2020
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                                                              • It’s Never Too Late to Work Toward Less Stressful School Mornings!

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: November 20, 2018
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                                                                It’s Never Too Late to Work Toward Less Stressful School Mornings!

                                                                It’s Never Too Late to Work Toward Less Stressful School Mornings!

                                                                Whether you’re juggling more than is possible, trying to get your child to get dressed, or frustrated tha ...

                                                                Whether you’re juggling more than is possible, trying to get your child to get dressed, or frustrated that breakfast ends up being eaten in the car, getting children out the door and to school can see ...

                                                                November 20, 2018
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