Katie Bolivar
Beford, Nova Scotia Bedford, NS, Canada

A traumatic event like the horrific weekend shootings here in Nova Scotia can trigger an overwhelming emotional response. Support is critical in a time like these. We have support available to everyone. Morneau Shepell is our employee assistance program (EAP) provider. They’ve opened a Crisis Support Line for anyone in need of emotional support related to these events. The Crisis Support Line is open 24/7. People can reach it at 1-844-751-2133. ... This resource is available to anyone and everyone, whether they’re covered by Sun Life RightDirections EAP or not.

A common question that we need to be aware of. This a good article for clearly laying out if your premiums would be tax deductible or not. https://www.sunlife.ca//Are+your+insurance+premiums+tax-de

Perhaps you've already got the home workout life down pat or maybe you're at the point of this isolation that you know you need to do something. Luckily there are so many options (free or relatively inexpensive even) for home workouts! What are some of your favorites? Here is a link to tips to find your groove as well as my friend Liseanne MacPherson YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/liseannemarie https://www.sunlife.ca//Fi/6+tips+for+working+out+at+home

Has your quarantine turned into 'qaurreltine'? If you find yourself a little on edge around your partner check out some of these tips :) https://luminohealth.sunlife.ca//How-to-manage-your-relati

Now more than ever we need to take care of our mental health. There are many new apps on the market that help provide support from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), guided meditations, mood tracking etc. I personally have been using the app Headspace for the past 6 months. There are some very interesting new ones to check out at this link. What do you find helps your mental health? https://luminohealth.sunlife.ca//Innovative-digital-health