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Keeping Your Stress Under Control During A Health Emergency

March 18, 2020 By Aaryn Secker Leave a Comment

Aaryn Secker, Manager of Learning and Development at CMHA Kelowna, joined AM1150’s Phil Johnson on Tuesday, March 17 (listen to the full interview by clicking the video player above) to discuss coping strategies people can employ to control their stress levels during the COVID-19 emergency.

Aaryn’s comments from the interview have been edited for brevity and clarity:

“Firstly, I think it is important to acknowledge that this emergency is a serious situation and there will be real consequences for our health and for the ways we work and for our economy. None of this is meant to minimize those consequences, but we know that too much anxiety leads to being overwhelmed and we have to find some of that balance for ourselves.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: anxiety, coronavirus, de-stress at work, stress, work stress

10 Tips on How to De-stress at Work

November 28, 2019 By Aaryn Secker Leave a Comment

Starting to feel the crunch? If you’re looking for ways to relieve stress at work, we’ve got you covered. Print out this list and keep it at your desk for when you need a breather. Remember, there are a lot of ways to make things a little more manageable and to keep your stress in check.

1. Put on some music
Pop in your headphones and play something soothing to help reduce anxiety.

2. Take a few deep breaths through your nose
The extra oxygen helps reduce tension and relieve built-up stress.

3. Eat a healthy snack
Pick something that will fill you up and keep you energized, such as nuts or fruit.

4. Get a plant
Not only does a plant make your space a little more relaxing but it will also purify the air.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: CMHA Kelowna, CMHA Kelowna workplace tips, de-stress at work, work stress, workplace mental health

Did You Know: Housing

August 6, 2019 By Aaryn Secker Leave a Comment

Did You Know? CMHA Kelowna operates more than 200 units of housing in the city.

Our years of experience and knowledge gained from housing vulnerable individuals allows us to continue to successfully do so at all of our current and future properties. In the same way that we are committed to working with this vulnerable population, CMHA Kelowna is determined to create a safe and inclusive community where anyone call home.

Did you know that some of the residents of our supportive housing are experiencing stable and secure housing for the first time in a very long time? Since being housed, many residents have connected with relevant community supports and resources to begin working on their wellness!

CMHA Kelowna has dedicated staff who work to not only find housing for those who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness but also support them so they can stay housed. We do this through our Housing Team who oversee 146 units within our Supportive Housing Buildings and our Homelessness Services Team who oversee 70 units within the community through our Scattered Sites Program.

Find out more about our Housing and Homelessness services.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CMHA Kelowna Heath House, CMHA Kelowna housing, CMHA Kelowna supportive housing, Heath House, housing first, supportive Housing Kelowna

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