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Staying grounded when life feels overwhelming

Tough times can leave you feeling disconnected, anxious or off balance. Grounding techniques help shift your attention back to the present moment by engaging your body, mind or emotions. These small actions can support your mental wellbeing anytime, anywhere. Anchor yourself with physical grounding Physical grounding helps you feel present through breath, movement and your…

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Spotlight Magellan: Get to know Kimberly Elias!

Spotlight Magellan gives colleagues and those we collaborate with the opportunity to get to know Magellan employees beyond the surface through facilitated interviews that explore their personal interests, experiences, and aspirations. Through intentional engagement, Spotlight Magellan fosters a sense of community and connection, strengthening relationships and creating a more enriching shared experience. This month, we’re getting to know…

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Stop Bullying in Its Tracks: How Employers Can Support Families and Kids

Bullying isn’t just a schoolyard problem, it’s a pervasive issue that can follow children wherever they spend their time: in classrooms, on buses, at extracurricular activities and online. The impact of bullying is profound, leaving emotional scars that can last into adulthood. Children who are bullied are at higher risk for anxiety, depression, social withdrawal…

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Break the Silence to Save Lives

Together, we can foster a culture of awareness and compassion that saves lives. Every person matters. Every sign matters. Every conversation has the potential to connect someone to the help they need.  Suicide doesn’t always present clear warning signs and can happen suddenly, without any indication something is wrong. It is essential to recognize the…

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Supporting your workforce after the unthinkable happens

When tragedy strikes the workplace – whether it’s a sudden accident, natural disaster, act of violence, or a major organizational upheaval – the impact on your people can be profound and far-reaching. Events like these can shake their sense of safety and stability, leading to emotional and psychological effects that may linger long after the…

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Get to Know Jessie French Danzi!

Spotlight Magellan gives colleagues and those we collaborate with the opportunity to get to know Magellan employees beyond the surface through facilitated interviews that explore their personal interests, experiences, and aspirations. Through intentional engagement, Spotlight Magellan fosters a sense of community and connection, strengthening relationships and creating a more enriching shared experience. This month, we’re getting to know Jessie…

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Counseling Best Practices for Connecting with Military Families

Magellan provides behavioral health counseling to thousands of military families globally through the Military Family Life Counseling (MFLC) program. Our direct work with military children and youth is a cornerstone of supporting them as they grow and learn while being a part of a military family and living within military culture. MFLC counselors also connect…

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What is Bibliotherapy?

An Introduction to Supporting Kids with Storytelling  Have you ever finished reading a book and felt like it somehow understood exactly what you were going through? Or maybe you’ve watched your child connect deeply with a character who was facing similar challenges? If so, you’ve experienced the power of bibliotherapy—and you might not have even…

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