Crestwood Employee Center
March 6 is Employee Appreciation Day! We would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You for all you do! Thank you for your dedication to the people we serve and your passion for recovery and resilience. Thank you for living out our Crestwood Values of Family, Compassion, Commitment, Character, Enthusiasm and Flexibility. And thank you for upholding our Pillars of Recovery: Hope, Empowerment, Meaningful Roles and Spirituality.
You have a Meaningful Role here at Crestwood, and you are appreciated every day! Thank you for your tremendous care and commitment. You are making a difference in our campuses and communities, helping to champion others on their recovery journeys. We acknowledge your strength, grace, and resilience. We are so grateful you are a part of our Crestwood Family!
For many, Springtime is seen as a symbol of Hope. The waiting world bursts forth in flowers. New life emerges before our very eyes. Spring energizes us to get outside, to enjoy more daylight hours, to shake off the chill of winter and embrace the warmth of the sun and the soothing sound of the rain – both necessary for growth.
Springtime offers an invitation to refresh our inner landscape. We can tend the soil of our hearts, finding ways to dispel negativity and cultivate kindness, generosity, and grace. We can nurture new blooms of joy, compassion, and resilience.
Take a quiet moment to ponder and write down your answers to the questions below:
- How will you experience renewal this Spring?
- In what ways do you desire to grow?
- How can you offer support and encouragement to those in need of Hope?
Character is a Crestwood Value that is at the heart of what we do. It is key to providing services with integrity and central to developing trust. Our character informs our actions. At Crestwood, we all aspire to be thoughtful, dependable, and dedicated to the people we serve, as well as to our colleagues and those in our communities. We thank you for your strong character – one that is committed to quality care and building strong relationships. A character that is patient, humble, trustworthy and devoted. A character that is committed to helping others on their recovery journeys. Thank you for demonstrating outstanding character across our campuses every day!
March is Spiritual Wellness Month – a time devoted to deepening our spiritual lives. As one of Crestwood’s four Pillars of Recovery, Spirituality is defined as, “The connection to a greater power, others, and self. It is the way to find meaning, hope, comfort and inner peace in life.” Spirituality is also one of Crestwood’s Foundational Tools. We believe in nurturing the spiritual wellness of our staff and the people we serve.
The REAL Team offers monthly Spirituality Power Hour meetings for everyone (third Tuesday of the month), and monthly meetings just for staff (first Tuesday of the month). Keep an eye out for the invites in your inbox with links to join Zoom. Come and feel inspired and empowered!
Below are some ideas to help you care for your spiritual well-being. Try whatever resonates with you:
- Take a Spiritual Wellness Walk: From the smallest flower to the tallest tree, truly notice the beauty of your surroundings and feel your connectedness to nature. Realize the vastness of the world around you, and step into the knowledge that you are a part of something bigger than yourself.
- Meditate on the Moment: Find a quiet spot to sit for a while. Seek to find balance and calm as you focus your attention on your breathing. Focus on the gift of the present moment. Be here and now.
- Pray & Reflect: Offer prayers of gratitude aloud and spend some time reflecting on the blessings in your life. Also offer prayers of petition, seeking wisdom, comfort, and healing. You may wish to begin a prayer journal.
March 20 is International Day of Happiness! Try this guided meditation to reflect on what makes you happy.
Begin by sitting in a quiet place and taking three deep cleansing breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Settle into this moment and feel at ease. Now think of one person who makes you happy. How do they make you smile? What is it about their personality that makes you feel warm, welcome and accepted? Hold this person in your thoughts and feel a soft smile settle on your face.
Now picture a setting – a place that makes you feel happiest. Where is that place? Imagine it in great detail, taking in the sights, sounds and smells. How does it feel to travel here in your mind’s eye? Continue to notice your gentle smile and rhythmic breathing.
At this time, imagine one of your favorite activities or hobbies. What about this activity inspires happiness within you? How does it make your heart feel a little lighter? Hold this thought for a moment while you take another deep breath, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Let the smile return to your lips as you hold one person, one place, and one activity in your mind. Feel a gentle wave of happiness and gratitude flow through you and return to your day with a smile.
March 1 – 31: Women’s History Month
March 1 – 31: Irish American Heritage Month
March 1 – 31: Spiritual Wellness Month
March 2 – 3: Purim
March 4: Holi
March 6: Employee Appreciation Day
March 8: International Women’s Day
March 8: Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day
March 17: World Social Work Day
March 19 – 20: Eid al-Fitr
March 20: First Day of Spring
March 20: International Day of Happiness
March 31: César Chávez Day
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