Staff Self-Care
Counseling and Social Work Services - January 2021
The Power of Self-Compassion
Self-compassion, giving yourself grace - whatever you call it - is an important piece of maintaining positive mental health.
In this issue, we are looking at resources to help us all learn how to practice self-compassion.
Lewisville ISD Employee Assistance Program
Lewisville ISD offers all employees access to an Employee Assistance Plan through UnumProvident’s work-life balance program. When you need help with work, home, personal or family issues, UnumProvident’s work-life balance program is available. There is no charge when you use it. The work-life balance program has consultants who speak Spanish and offers simultaneous translation into more than 140 languages as well as TTY access for hearing-disabled customers.
One toll-free number to UnumProvident’s work-life balance program can help you find solutions to problems. Every call is answered by an experienced, masters-level consultant who can help in a variety of ways, including:
o Personalized searches and referrals
o Online Resources
o Online Financial Calculators
o Face to Face Consultants – If needed, consultants can arrange up to three in-person sessions for you to talk to a counselor at no charge.
o Educational Materials
o Tips-on Tape
o Will Preparation
o Bereavement
o Counseling
To access your Employee Assistance Plan call toll free any time, day or night:
1-800-854-1446
Spanish Language Phone Line: 1-877-858-2147
TTY/TDD: 1-800-999-3004
Or visit UnumProvident’s work-life balance website at:
username: lifebalance
password: lifebalance
NOTE: You must be a current employee of Lewisville ISD (other than a substitute) to access this plan.