The Alpha Element 5-Step Plan
By Ingrid Serck-Hanssen, MBA, MS, LPCC Problematic drinking behavior has become an issue that is increasingly surfacing in my clinical practice. As widely reported, the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected alcohol … Read More
The Power of Growth Mindset
Introduction Have you ever heard of the term “growth mindset”? It is a concept that has gained popularity in recent years, and for good reason. The idea behind a growth … Read More
Stress And Alcohol Misuse
Since Covid-19, there has been a reported increase in the need for support and clinical counseling for individuals using alcohol to cope with stress. Research shows that women are more … Read More
The Energized Workplace
Heidi Helgeson, MA, RNC, Colleen Peyerl, MA, RN, NBC-HWC & Marit Solheim-Witt, MA Quantum physics is the study of the dual, oftentimes simultaneous behavior and interactions of matter and energy … Read More
Creating Joy
First the good news: Your inner critic is out grazing and there is new room for joy in your life! There are a number of tools and techniques you can … Read More
Tune in and tune out: Tackling stress by learning how to listen differently
Not surprisingly, researchers are finding that those who report still having negative feelings about a stressful event the day after it happened have more chronic health problems a decade later. … Read More
Guest Blog by Michelle Peterson, RecoveryPride
Healthy Habits to Maintaining Sobriety Getting sober is one of the most difficult undertakings you can go through. Not only does it require tremendous honesty, but you also endure the anguish … Read More
Energizing work environments: What if innovative communication techniques promote achievement and health?
Communication can be a bridge to proactive behavior, resilience and well-being. Research and clinical case studies indicate that using the Alpha Element platform in professional development as well as a … Read More
Burnout Alert: Key factors and what you can do to prevent them
Chronic interpersonal stressors on the job can result in burnout. According to professor Christina Maslach, Ph.D., key signs of burnout are overwhelming exhaustion, feelings of cynicism and detachment from your job – … Read More
Carpe diem! Take low-points by the horns and re-energize your team
As a team leader, how can you cultivate the energy around you to foster a space for engagement, inspiration and innovation in the face of defeat? One simple strategy that … Read More
