BH Self Care Guide July 2021

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Taking care of the caregivers is just as important as caring for patients. 2020 was a difficult year and 2021 has much of the same stressors. Access Health Louisiana recognizes that balancing work and home life is not always easy. We encourage everyone to promote their own mental and physical health by utilizing our Self Care Guide. Each month, fun activities will be rolled out to encourage everyone to do independently or as a team. If you have suggestions, please reach out to our Behavioral Health Department. Acknowledge your own hard work Focus on Your health Recognize that it's okay to feel stressed

July 2021

Get to Know Your Coworkers

"I've been a Medical Assistant at AHL for two and a half years. My favorite place I've visited is Paris, France. I would like to go to Greece next! My favorite movie is Moulin Rouge." -- Shea Fezekas "I've been a Medical Assistant at AHL for two years. My favorite movie is Save the Last Dance. I practice self-care by getting my nails done." -- Lavondrea Joseph "I'm the PCC and Supervisor at South Broad and have been with AHL for six years. My favorite movie is Steel Magnolias." -- Gina Amador

From left to right: Shea Fezekas, Georgina Amador, Hellen Guerrero, Bobby Denson, Leanisha Robinson & Lavondra Joseph

"I've been a Nurse Practitioner at AHL for three years. My favorite movie is You've Got Mail and my favorite band is Train. My favorite song is Give Me a Kiss to Build My Dreams On by Louis Armstrong." -- Bobby Denson, NP "I'm a front desk clerk and I've been with AHL for five years. I love horror movies! My favorite singer is Romeo Santos and my favorite band is Aventura." -- Hellen Guerrero "I'm a front desk clerk and will make three years at AHL in September. I practice self-care through relaxation and meditation. My favorite movie is Norbit!" -- Leanisha Robinson

Thanks and Best Wishes for Happiness and Success

Dear Noelle (Raymond),

Thank you for the past year, working with Vanice Zenon and me, and supporting many of our initiatives in the BH Department. You assisted us in many ways that included developing spread sheets, and providing many helpful observations, edits and contributions. You fulfilled one of your roles and a PL to several BH providers, had your own clients who spoke highly of you, completed dozens of speacial projects and wrote this wellness magazine. We hate to see you go but are excited for your continued opportunities and successes. We wanted to send this open letter of thanks so that others will know that this will be your last month. We hope they will join Vanice and me in thanks and wishing only the very best for you in the coming years.

-- Jan M. Kasofsky, PhD & Vanice Zenon, LCSW

Behavioral Health Provider Tip of the Month

Literacy & Early Childhood Tip:

Read early and read often. The early years are critical to developing a lifelong love of reading. It's never too early to begin reading to your child. You can help your child become a happy and confident reader by doing the following: * Read together every day. * Give everything a name. Build your child's vocabulary by talking about interesting words and objects. * Read with fun in your voice. * Be interactive. * Read it again and again if your child enjoys it. * Point out print everywhere. Please be sure to see your child's pediatrician or teacher as soon as possible if you have concerns about your child's language development.

Vanice Zenon, LCSW Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health

Self-care tip: Do Something to Make Yourself Smile

Self-care tip: Do Something to Make Yourself Smile

Self-care tip: Do Something to Make Yourself Smile

What makes you smile?

Quote: "Perfectionism is the exhausting state of pretending to know it all and have it all together, all the time. I'd rather be a happy mess than an anxious stress case who's always trying to hide my flaws and mistakes." -- Lori Deschene