{"id":24319,"date":"2025-06-03T16:10:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T20:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/?p=24319"},"modified":"2025-06-03T16:23:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T20:23:06","slug":"topic-of-the-month-celebrating-and-understanding-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/2025\/06\/topic-of-the-month-celebrating-and-understanding-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Topic of the Month: Celebrating and Understanding Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a member of the Cooper team, you have access to our employee assistance program (EAP) through\u00a0<strong>Optum Emotional Wellbeing Solutions<\/strong>, which offers comprehensive benefits to support your mental wellness and work-life balance. With Optum as your EAP partner, you will receive confidential mental wellness and work-life support. Each month, Optum publishes a newsletter where you can learn about the latest topics, have access to resources and a content library, and find support.<\/p>\n<p>This month, celebrate the uniqueness in each of us. Explore featured articles, interactive worksheets and other tools to learn more about yourself, gain new perspectives, and better appreciate the lived experiences of those around you.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24298 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/files\/2025\/06\/Optum-graphic-june-2025.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"281\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/files\/2025\/06\/Optum-graphic-june-2025.png 530w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/files\/2025\/06\/Optum-graphic-june-2025-300x260.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>An Invitation to Explore New Perspectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a connected world, it\u2019s in everyone\u2019s best interest to adapt and welcome one another. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/files\/2025\/06\/June_2025_An_invitation_to_explore_new_perspectives_en-US.pdf\"><strong>Click<\/strong> \u00a0<strong>here<\/strong><\/a> for a fun interactive exercise to explore and gain new perspectives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turning Difficult Conversations Into Thoughtful Discussions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a family member, friend, co-worker, or even a stranger on the metro, friendly conversations can sometimes heat up. Instead of shutting down or withdrawing, try to stay open-minded and willing to hear and share different perspectives. <a href=\"https:\/\/optumwellbeing.com\/sec_NewThisMonth\/cnt_art_O2383_Turningdifficultconversationsintothoughtfuldiscussions\/en-US\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to read more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24299 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/files\/2025\/06\/Juneteenth-Optum-graphic-june-2025.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/files\/2025\/06\/Juneteenth-Optum-graphic-june-2025.png 408w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/files\/2025\/06\/Juneteenth-Optum-graphic-june-2025-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Juneteenth holiday<\/strong> is both a powerful celebration of freedom and a reminder to treat all people with equality, respect, and dignity. To learn more about the history of this important holiday and why it\u2019s honored, <a href=\"https:\/\/optumwellbeing.com\/sec_EmployerEngagementToolkits\/cnt_art_O2384_TheimportanceofJuneteenth\/en-US\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a>. (Access Code: <strong>CUHC<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creating a Respectful Workplace:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Integrity and respect in workplace interactions help cultivate a positive and successful environment that enhances the bottom line. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/files\/2025\/06\/June_2025_Member_training_flyer_en-US.pdf\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> for more information or to register for a training session.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/optumwellbeing.com\/sec_NewThisMonth\/en-US\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to see more of this month\u2019s features.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Next Month\u2019s Topic: <\/strong>Welcoming Your Uniqueness<\/p>\n<p>For additional information including access to the online provider directory, work-life support, and more, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.liveandworkwell.com\">www.liveandworkwell.com<\/a>. 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