Discover the key differences between empathy and compassion, and learn how both are essential for your mental well-being.

The relationship between workplace mental health and productivity is crucial for fostering innovation and growth. Issues like depression and anxiety impact employee output, highlighting the need for mental health support. Employer-provided mental health benefits and stress management strategies are essential for enhancing productivity and innovation. Adoption of wellness programs and mental health benefits significantly enhances workplace productivity and employee satisfaction. Effective workplace mental health benefits should include comprehensive coverage, accessible support systems, and engagement and education. Implementing workplace mental health benefit programs requires a strategic and empathetic approach to foster a supportive and productive work environment.

How to reduce anxiety: Tips from a therapist

How can you cope with anxious feelings? Here are science-backed, free resources to help you get through anxious moments and prevent them over time.

Gen Zers are nearly 3 times more likely than older generations to seek therapy. But for many Gen Zers, the therapy they’re seeking is out of reach. Coaching — which costs less than therapy and doesn’t require a diagnosis or insurance coverage — might be able to bridge the gap.

How many times have you struggled to start or retain a new habit? The internal dialogue of, "I'll get back on track tomorrow," becomes a daily mantra. You may have even tried venting to friends or family members about it only to find yourself frustrated at their unsolicited advice.

Intense emotions can come up in all areas of our lives — in our relationships, friendships, family life, work, and more. So, opportunities to practice resilience are endless. When you’re looking for a new job after experiencing a layoff, you’re practicing. When you’re taking a few deep breaths during a stressful conversation with a friend, you’re practicing some more.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the balls that you are juggling and not sure what to do next? Are you feeling stuck in figuring out how to make a dream a reality? Are you feeling like you don’t totally know what you are feeling and that it’s impacting your relationship with others? Are you not sure what type of help would be best for you and how to find it?

At Wave, we believe Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles create a strong foundation for our high quality care. As Wave Coach Megan Murk shares, holding an intersectional perspective helps coaches support their clients by “deeply understanding the uniqueness of people’s identities and how they layer to inform someone’s experience.” In other words, DEI-focused coaches believe that understanding and respecting a person’s identities is critical to coaching. Coaches don’t necessarily need to share the same identity as their clients (although there can be a special synergy that happens when they do) — but coaches do need to bring their own identity into the room and make space for their client to feel safe doing so. When everyone’s able to bring their full selves into the coaching relationship, there’s more possibility for safety, support, and growth.

During a tough job transition, your Wave coach is your sounding board, collaborator, accountability partner, and nonjudgmental supporter. They can help you create the structure and process you need to turn a very amorphous and stressful experience into an ordered list you can tackle. Schedule your first session with a Wave coach today to get the clarity you need to take the next step in your job search.

The hanging icicle lights, festive family gatherings, and pressure to create perfect moments can make the holiday season even more challenging than it already is. Being surrounded by cheerful seasonal films and advertisements don’t help, often creating added tensions between expectation and reality.

Explore what coaching truly means and how it can bring about meaningful change in your life. Dive into the collaborative journey of coaching with insights from industry experts.

Did you know that your Wave mental health coaching sessions might be eligible for reimbursement through your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?

This means that the cost of your mental health coaching, a crucial part of maintaining emotional wellbeing, could potentially be paid for using pre-tax dollars from your HSA or FSA account. It’s a big deal.

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Introducing mutual empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. By practicing mutual empathy, we can build stronger, more fulfilling relationships and improve our overall sense of wellbeing. 🌟