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Live Well: Reaching out

December 29, 2023

Wellness

The holidays aren’t easy for everyone—schedules are disrupted, friends and family may be far away. If you’re struggling, reach out for support.

Live Well: Keeping Calm

Live Well: Keeping Calm

December 22, 2023

Wellness

It’s the holiday season! Whether you’re celebrating with family, or on your own and just trying to cope, it can be a time of anxiety. If you find your stress becomes overwhelming, taking two minutes to do a grounding exercise can help you keep on an even keel.

AOMBT Holiday Closure

December 18, 2023

Operational updates

Best wishes from all of us at the AOM Benefits Trust! The AOM Benefits Trust will be closed for the upcoming holidays. Our last day will be Friday, December 22, 2023, at noon and we will re-open Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Live Well: Supporting Someone Who’s Struggling

Live Well: Supporting Someone Who’s Struggling

December 15, 2023

Wellness

It’s hard to see someone else go through a tough time. It makes you wish you had a magic wand so you could just make the problem go away entirely. Fortunately, there are several ways to offer support to someone who’s suffering—and you don’t need a magic wand. You just need empathy, kindness, and respect.

Live Well: Guide to Mental Health Professionals

Live Well: Guide to Mental Health Professionals

December 8, 2023

Wellness

If you’re new to mental health care, choosing a provider can be a little confusing. It’s important to understand the expertise and services available from different mental health care providers so you can get the care that’s right for you. This guide will help.

Image of Nathalie Provost, with text: "“Living like I do—working, having an engineering job, having kids and still working—is acting as a feminist because in my day-to-day life I stand for equality between men and women.”  — Nathalie Provost, Engineer, Polytechnique survivor"

Today, we remember

December 6, 2023

Equity

It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montreal (December 6, 1989). As we remember these fourteen lives, we also take a moment to reaffirm our commitment to a society that is free from gender-based violence.

Live Well: Get the Most from Your MFAP

Live Well: Get the Most from Your MFAP

December 1, 2023

Wellness

We all face challenges during our lives. Sometimes we could use a little help to deal with those challenges, but it can be tough to know where to turn.

That’s where an often-overlooked benefit can be incredibly helpful. It’s your member and family assistance program (MFAP). Many people have access to similar assistance programs through their work, but may not be aware of the programs’ resources.