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September 22nd, 2024

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

April 10th, 2023

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

April 27th, 2022

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

November 16th, 2019

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

October 4th, 2019

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

July 29th, 2018

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

April 22nd, 2018

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

March 22nd, 2018

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

January 18th, 2018

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

October 20th, 2017

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